Birmingham · B36

EICR in B36 (Castle Bromwich)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Castle Bromwich, Smith's Wood, including Bromford & Hodge Hill, Castle Vale, Kingshurst & Smith's Wood. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B36 (Castle Bromwich) in a nutshell

B36 covers Castle Bromwich, Smith's Wood, in Birmingham and Solihull. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B36

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Two councils in one district

B36 is split between Birmingham and Solihull. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

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

B36 stretches across Bromford & Hodge Hill, Castle Bromwich, Castle Vale and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B36', 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 B36

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B36 cover?

B36 (Castle Bromwich, Smith's Wood) includes the wards of Bromford & Hodge Hill, Castle Bromwich, Castle Vale, Kingshurst & Smith's Wood (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B36?

Neighbouring districts include B34 (Shard End), B35 (Castle Vale), B33 (Kitts Green), B76 (Walmley), B26 (Sheldon) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B36 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B36?

About 13,822 households and 35,132 residents at the 2011 Census, across 574 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B36 in?

B36 sits in Birmingham, Solihull (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Erdington, Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, Meriden and Solihull East.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B36 1
Areas covered
Castle Bromwich, Smith's Wood 2
Active postcodes
574 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,822 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
35,132 2
Electoral wards
Bromford & Hodge Hill, Castle Bromwich, Castle Vale, Kingshurst & Smith's Wood 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Erdington, Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, Meriden and Solihull East 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Solihull 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.