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EICR in B20 (Birchfield)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Birchfield, Handsworth Wood Perry Barr, including Aston, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B20 (Birchfield) in a nutshell

B20 covers Birchfield, Handsworth Wood Perry Barr, in Birmingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B20

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Birmingham council area

B20 is in Birmingham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B20 stretches across Aston, Birchfield, Handsworth and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B20', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Birmingham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 21.4% purpose-built flats, 2.9% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to B20

B18 · Winson GreenB21 · HandsworthB19 · LozellsB42 · Perry BarrB6 · AstonB43 · Great Barr

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B20 cover?

B20 (Birchfield, Handsworth Wood Perry Barr) includes the wards of Aston, Birchfield, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, Lozells (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B20?

Neighbouring districts include B18 (Winson Green), B21 (Handsworth), B19 (Lozells), B42 (Perry Barr) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B20 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B20?

About 11,191 households and 34,752 residents at the 2011 Census, across 533 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B20 in?

B20 sits in Birmingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Perry Barr.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B20 1
Areas covered
Birchfield, Handsworth Wood Perry Barr 2
Active postcodes
533 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,191 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,752 2
Electoral wards
Aston, Birchfield, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, Lozells 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Perry Barr 4
Local authority
Birmingham 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.