Sex in Birmingham: A Guide to the B Postcodes
Birmingham is a big, sprawling, sociable city, and that makes it a great place to meet someone for some fun. There are more than a million people in the city itself, spread across dozens of districts that each have their own feel. If you're looking for sex in Birmingham, the trick isn't finding people; it's finding the ones who are close enough to meet easily.
That's where searching by postcode comes in. Here's a district-by-district look at the city through a local lens.
The City Centre: B1 to B5
The centre is where plenty of first meetings happen, because it's easy for everyone to reach. B1 takes in Brindleyplace and the canals, with no shortage of bars for a first drink. B5 covers Digbeth and Southside, the creative, late-night end of town, good for anyone who likes somewhere with a bit of character.
Meeting in the centre suits people coming from different directions. It's neutral ground, it's busy, and getting home afterwards is simple from almost anywhere in the city. With New Street and Moor Street both close by, even people coming in from the suburbs by train can manage a midweek drink without worrying about the last service home.
It's also where a lot of Birmingham's after-work drinking happens, so a same-evening plan made at half five often turns into a drink by seven.
Jewellery Quarter and the Inner Ring
Just north-west of the centre, the Jewellery Quarter in B18 has become one of the city's favourite places to live and go out. Independent bars, restored workshops and a relaxed pace make it a good spot for a drink that turns into a longer evening. People living here and nearby tend to want the convenience of meeting someone close to home.
Moseley and Kings Heath: B13 and B14
South Birmingham has a loyal crowd. Moseley in B13 has its village feel and its pubs, while Kings Heath in B14 has a high street full of places to meet for a drink. A lot of people down here would rather meet someone local than trek into town, and the postcode search makes that easy.
If you live south of the centre, you might be surprised how many people are within a short walk or bus ride.
Harborne and Edgbaston: B17 and B15
To the west, Harborne's high street is known for its pubs and restaurants, and Edgbaston is just down the road. It's a slightly quieter pace, popular with people who like a proper drink and good conversation before anything else. If that sounds like you, read about the drink-first way of doing things.
Further Out: Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Solihull
Birmingham doesn't stop at the ring road. Sutton Coldfield, across the B72 to B76 districts, has its own town centre and a crowd that rarely heads into the city for a night out. Erdington in B23 has good transport links north and into town. To the south-east, Solihull in the B90s has its own busy centre and plenty of people who'd much rather meet someone nearby than drive across the whole conurbation.
If you're out in one of these areas, don't assume the city centre is where the action is. A postcode search puts your own patch at the top of the list, and there's usually more going on there than you'd think.
Finding a Birmingham Hookup Near You
However you like to meet, the principle's the same: start close. Search your postcode, see who's close and send a friendly message that mentions something local. A shared pub or a shared bus route makes a great opener. Birmingham hookups work best when neither of you has to cross the whole city on a weeknight.
If you'd like a shag in Birmingham without spending half the night on the A38, starting local is the answer. For more on finding people close by wherever you are, head back to the main guide to meeting someone nearby. Or, if you're heading north for the weekend, see what's happening in Leeds and its LS districts. Join now, and let Birmingham surprise you.