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EICR in B23 (Erdington)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Erdington, Short Heath, including Gravelly Hill, Perry Barr, Perry Common. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B23 (Erdington) in a nutshell

B23 covers Erdington, Short Heath, in Birmingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B23

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Birmingham council area

B23 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

B23 stretches across Erdington, Gravelly Hill, Perry Barr and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B23', 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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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

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 B23

B24 · ErdingtonB73 · BoldmereB8 · Washwood HeathB9 · Bordesley GreenB44 · Perry BarrB72 · Sutton Coldfield town centre

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B23 cover?

B23 (Erdington, Short Heath) includes the wards of Erdington, Gravelly Hill, Perry Barr, Perry Common, Stockland Green, Sutton Vesey (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B23?

Neighbouring districts include B24 (Erdington), B73 (Boldmere), B8 (Washwood Heath), B9 (Bordesley Green), B44 (Perry Barr) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B23 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B23?

About 18,745 households and 42,858 residents at the 2011 Census, across 824 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B23 in?

B23 sits in Birmingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Erdington, Birmingham Perry Barr, Sutton Coldfield.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B23 1
Areas covered
Erdington, Short Heath 2
Active postcodes
824 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,745 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
42,858 2
Electoral wards
Erdington, Gravelly Hill, Perry Barr, Perry Common, Stockland Green, Sutton Vesey 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Erdington, Birmingham Perry Barr, Sutton Coldfield 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.