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EICR in B6 (Aston)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Aston, including Nechells, Newtown, Perry Barr. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B6 (Aston) in a nutshell

B6 covers Aston, in Birmingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B6

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Birmingham council area

B6 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

B6 stretches across Aston, Nechells, Newtown and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B6', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old B6 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 419 of 877 postcodes active
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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 B6

B7 · NechellsB4 · Birmingham City CentreB19 · LozellsB2 · Birmingham City CentreB3 · Birmingham City CentreB5 · Digbeth

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B6 cover?

B6 (Aston) includes the wards of Aston, Nechells, Newtown, Perry Barr (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B6?

Neighbouring districts include B7 (Nechells), B4 (Birmingham City Centre), B19 (Lozells), B2 (Birmingham City Centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B6?

About 5,886 households and 19,507 residents at the 2011 Census, across 419 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B6 in?

B6 sits in Birmingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Ladywood, Birmingham Perry Barr.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B6 1
Areas covered
Aston 2
Active postcodes
419 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,886 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
19,507 2
Electoral wards
Aston, Nechells, Newtown, Perry Barr 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Ladywood, 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.