Whether you need to post a parcel, collect a missed delivery or handle everyday banking, Birmingham's postal network has you covered. This guide breaks down where to find post office branches, royal mail delivery offices and parcelforce worldwide depots across the city, so you can get in and out without wasting time.
Key Takeaways
Birmingham has 54 post office branches plus dedicated royal mail delivery offices and a parcelforce worldwide depot, providing broad coverage across the west midlands.
There is no traditional high-street post office branch directly on New Street or at victoria square, but nearby options on union street, in the Jewellery Quarter and at Witton on manor road fill the gap.
Most Birmingham post offices open at 9am on weekdays and close at 18:00, with saturday hours typically running 09:00 to 12:30 or 13:00. 22 post office branches in Birmingham are open on sundays, and 30 stay open after 6pm on weekdays.
Key locations residents search for most often include Manor Road (Witton), Prince of wales lane (Warstock), Drakes Cross Parade (Wythall), Fox and Goose Shopping Centre and Birmingham Delivery Offices on St Stephens Street Birmingham.
Use the royal mail and parcelforce worldwide services near you tools to confirm latest opening hours, address details and available services before travelling.
Overview of Postal Services in Birmingham
The postal service birmingham network is split across three distinct operations: post office branches handle retail counter services, royal mail delivery offices manage sorting and deliveries, and the parcelforce worldwide depot handles express parcels. As of mid-2026, there are 54 post office branches serving Birmingham and nearby districts such as Sutton Coldfield, Rubery and Wythall.
Branches range from full high-street offices to smaller counters inside convenience stores like Spar, One Stop and Premier shops. Birmingham's postcode area (B1–B98) stretches from the city centre through suburbs like northfield and Perry Barr out to edge-of-city locations near Redditch and Solihull. Post Office branches handle UK and international posting, Collect+ parcel services, bill payments and everyday banking with major UK banks.
Post Offices by Birmingham District
Here is a district-by-district breakdown mirroring how residents typically search - by neighbourhood name and road.
Aston, Witton and Manor Road Corridor
Aston and Witton sit north-east of birmingham city centre in the B6 and B7 postcodes. Witton Post Office is located at 30-34 manor road, Birmingham B6 6RH. Locals often search for "Manor Road Post Office" or "Witton Post Office." This branch is reachable from Witton railway station and local bus routes, and it gets busy around lunchtime and after school hours. Services include standard letter posting, small parcel drop-off and bill payments.
Jewellery Quarter, Newtown and City Fringe
The closest Post Office to Birmingham city centre is Newtown Shopping Centre, making it the go-to for B18–B19 residents. The Jewellery Quarter Post Office is 1.8km from birmingham city centre, a practical walk for city workers coming from Snow Hill. These fringe branches should not be confused with royal mail's Birmingham Delivery Offices on St Stephens street birmingham (B6 4AB), which handle mail sorting rather than retail counter services.
Northfield, Longbridge, Rubery and South-West Birmingham
bristol road south and New Road form a major postal corridor for south-west Birmingham. Key branches include:
Longbridge Post Office – 1706–1708 Bristol Road South, B45 9QD
Rubery Post Office – 126 New Road, B45 9HY
Additional branches in northfield and Allens Cross along Alvechurch Road
This area borders Worcestershire, so these offices also serve commuters heading towards Bromsgrove. saturday morning opening at both Rubery and Northfield is important for anyone unable to visit on a friday or other weekday.
Kings Heath, Maypole, Warstock and Yardley Wood
The B13–B14 corridor is served by a mix of high-street and parade branches. Warstock Post Office at 248 Prince of wales lane (B14 4LJ) is the same location people find when searching "Prince of Wales Lane Post Office." Maypole Post Office on Stotfold Road (B14 5JD) offers an alternative. Check bus stops and parking near these sites if you have mobility concerns.
Sutton Coldfield and North Birmingham
Reddicap Heath branch on Hollyfield Road South (B76) serves eastern Sutton Coldfield. Pheasey Post Office on Queslett road (B43 7DT) and Perry Barr branches on College Road and Acfold Road cover north Birmingham. Typical services here include parcel returns, online shopping collections and routine banking.
Wythall, Drakes Cross Parade and South-Edge Communities
Drakes Cross Parade Post Office at 1A Drakes Cross Parade (B47) is the main branch for Wythall and Hollywood, sitting just outside the Birmingham boundary. A drop-and-collect point on Hollywood Lane handles pre-labelled parcels and quick returns. Always check opening hours around bank holidays - small outer-edge offices can have more limited schedules.
Post Offices in and Near Birmingham City Centre
Unlike some UK cities, Birmingham has relatively few post office counters inside the central B1–B5 area. Birmingham Post Office is located at 31-33 union street, B2 4SR. This branch opens monday to friday 09:00–18:00, saturday until 17:30 and sunday 11:00–17:00 - one of the few city-centre options with sunday trading. Corporation Street (118 Corporation Street, B4 6SX) is another option near pinfold street and the Bullring area.
There is no dedicated Post Office at Bullring itself or directly on New Street or victoria square, so plan a 10–15 minute walk to union street or the Jewellery Quarter. Branch details can change, so always confirm live information on the official branch finder before travelling.
Typical Opening Hours for Birmingham Post Offices
Day | High-Street Branch | In-Store Counter | Central (Union St) |
|---|---|---|---|
monday–friday | 09:00–17:30 | 06:00–20:00+ | 09:00–18:00 |
saturday | 09:00–12:30 | 07:00–20:00 | 09:00–17:30 |
sunday | Closed | 10:00–16:00 | 11:00–17:00 |
Birmingham Post Office opens at 09:00 on weekdays and closes at 18:00. Saturday hours are typically 09:00 to 12:30 or 13:00 at most high-street offices. 22 post office branches in Birmingham open on sundays, and 30 post office branches stay open after 18:00 - these are almost always inside convenience stores with extended trading. Opening hours shift around bank holidays and during reopening periods after refurbishments, so always double-check details before you visit on a wednesday, thursday or any other day.
Royal Mail in Birmingham – Delivery Offices and Mail Centre
Royal mail's principal hub is the Birmingham Delivery Offices and Mail Centre at St Stephens Street, Birmingham B6 4AB. This facility sorts and distributes letters and parcels across multiple B-postcodes. Standard letter deliveries and standard small parcel deliveries are typically made monday through saturday.
If you missed a delivery, check your "Something for you" card or track online to confirm whether your item is at St Stephens Street or a different local delivery office before making the trip. Bring photos ID and your card to collect. Birmingham also offers 24/7 royal mail drop-offs and Self-Service Drops available 24/7 across Birmingham for pre-paid items - useful for anyone needing to post outside normal hours.
Parcelforce Worldwide Services in Birmingham
Parcelforce worldwide operates a dedicated depot at Unit 1 Pavilion Drive, Holford, Birmingham B6 7BB, serving Birmingham and the wider west midlands. The depot is typically open monday to friday 08:00–19:00 and saturday 08:00–12:30, closed sunday. Bring photographic ID and your tracking number when you collect a parcel.
Many Birmingham post offices now accept pre-labelled parcelforce worldwide parcels for drop-off, so you can share the load across local branches rather than driving to the depot. Use the services near you tool on the Parcelforce website to search for your nearest drop point by postcode.
Using “Services Near You” and Online Tools
Online tools are the fastest way to find the nearest branch and confirm opening hours. Enter a Birmingham postcode - such as B2 4SR, B6 6RH or B45 9HY - into the royal mail or parcelforce worldwide services near you search to see nearby post offices, delivery offices and depots.
The tool returns the branch name, full address, today's opening hours, last collection times and what services are offered. Mobile users can allow location access to automatically find the closest open branch. Always refresh your search on the day of travel, particularly around Christmas and bank holidays, when hours change at short notice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Postal Services in Birmingham
Is there a main Post Office for Birmingham, or just local branches?
Birmingham does not have a single "head" main Post Office serving all districts. Instead, it relies on a network of 54 branches spread across the city. For city-centre visitors, the branch at 31-33 Union Street or the Jewellery Quarter office on Vyse Street are the most practical. Royal Mail's Birmingham Delivery Offices on St Stephens Street handle mail processing, not retail services, so use local post offices for everyday posting and banking.
Where do I collect a Royal Mail parcel that could not be delivered?
Undelivered items are taken to the delivery office named on your "Something for you" card. In Birmingham this is often St Stephens Street (B6 4AB), but check the card and track online before travelling. Bring the card and photo ID. Delivery offices open early - often from 07:00 - but close earlier than standard post offices, so plan accordingly.
Are Birmingham post offices open on Sundays and bank holidays?
22 post office branches in Birmingham open on sundays, usually those inside supermarkets and convenience stores. Hours are typically limited to late morning and early afternoon. Most high-street branches and all royal mail delivery offices close on UK bank holidays. Use the branch finder to filter for sunday opening if weekend posting is essential.
What is the difference between Royal Mail, the Post Office and Parcelforce Worldwide?
Royal mail collects, transports and delivers letters and most parcels. The post office runs the retail counters where you buy stamps, send items and access financial services. Parcelforce worldwide is Royal Mail's express parcel brand with its own depot near Birmingham at Pavilion Drive (B6 7BB). Many Birmingham post offices accept Parcelforce parcels for drop-off, but specialist or large international shipments may require visiting the depot directly.
How can I find a late-opening or early-morning post office in Birmingham?
30 post office branches in Birmingham open after 6pm on weekdays - almost all of them are in-store counters inside supermarkets and convenience stores. Use the services near you tool and filter by opening time. Areas like Kings Heath, Chelmsley Wood and Perry Barr often have extended-hour counters. Always double-check closing times on the day you visit, as extended hours can change due to staffing or store refurbishments. TG Jones and similar local retail partners occasionally adjust schedules, so a quick search before you head out saves wasted journeys.
