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Birmingham in Postcodes: The Second City by the Numbers
Places 24 Jun 2026

Birmingham in Postcodes: The Second City by the Numbers

A data portrait of Birmingham: 2,029,280 people across 78 postcode districts, average prices, the cheapest and dearest corners, deprivation and schools.

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Kent by the Numbers: The Garden of England's Property Map
Places 24 Jun 2026

Kent by the Numbers: The Garden of England's Property Map

A data portrait of Kent: 1,934,087 people across 76 postcode districts, average prices, the cheapest and dearest corners, deprivation and schools.

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Manchester in Postcodes: Chorlton to Gorton
Places 23 Jun 2026

Manchester in Postcodes: Chorlton to Gorton

A data portrait of Manchester: 1,273,372 people across 46 postcode districts, average prices, the cheapest and dearest corners, deprivation and schools.

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Surrey by the Numbers: Inside a £574,000 County
Places 23 Jun 2026

Surrey by the Numbers: Inside a £574,000 County

A data portrait of Surrey: 1,571,252 people across 69 postcode districts, average prices, the cheapest and dearest corners, deprivation and schools.

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