B15
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B15 is a postcode covering parts of Birmingham, including Aston and Handsworth. The area developed around the canal network in the 18th‑century industrial boom, hosting factories and mills that produced railway components and machinery. Post‑World War II saw rapid council‑housing expansion, while the late 20th century brought deindustrialisation and a shift toward service and creative sectors. Recent regeneration projects have converted former warehouses into art studios, student accommodation and retail spaces, giving B15 a mix of historic architecture and contemporary urban life. Today it remains a culturally diverse, densely populated district blending industrial heritage with modern development.
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