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Covering Erdington, Short Heath, including Gravelly Hill, Perry Barr, Perry Common. Find plumbers 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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Birmingham has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 29.7% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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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 in converted/shared houses (Birmingham built-up area)
- 2.9% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.