Postcode B1 1LB (Birmingham)

Map showing B1 1LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode B1 1LB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B1 1LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B1 1LB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B1 1LB as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to B1 1LB is Ridley Street which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Granville St and is 175 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 478 m away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 530 m away.

The closest primary school to B1 1LB (for ages 11 and under) is St Thomas CofE Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ark St Alban's Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 24, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of B1 1LB is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.2 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 10.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for B1 1LB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Heart of Birmingham Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B1 1LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B1 1LB, and the approximate distance away.

Ridley Street 81 m
Washington Street 94 m
Commercial Street 111 m
Waterfront Walk 123 m
Upper Marshall Street 137 m
Granville Street 161 m
Upper Gough Street 164 m
B4127 167 m
Marshall Street 189 m
Chapmans Passage 189 m
Holliday Street 211 m
Blucher Street 244 m
Sutton Street 251 m
Upper William Street 261 m
Queens Hospital Close 265 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B1 1LB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B1 1LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
City Academy 313 m
St Thomas CofE Academy 431 m
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2010)
462 m
James Brindley School Good
(January 18, 2017)
579 m
West House School 727 m
Oasis Academy Woodview Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
819 m
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy Good
(June 7, 2018)
1.11 km
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 1.15 km
St George's School Edgbaston 1.18 km
Chandos Primary School Good
(February 27, 2019)
1.23 km
Hopwood Hall School Inadequate
(October 24, 2019)
1.28 km
Hallfield School 1.43 km
St George's Church of England Primary School Good
(February 28, 2019)
1.45 km
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 28, 2018)
1.56 km
Percy Shurmer Academy Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.57 km
Priory School 1.58 km
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 1.61 km
Edgbaston High School for Girls 1.62 km
Arc Oakbridge School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.65 km
Ark St Alban's Academy Requires improvement
(November 24, 2021)
1.68 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B1 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
10.2 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
10.2 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
10.2 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
10.2 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
10.21 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
10.33 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
10.34 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
10.35 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
10.41 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
10.41 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
10.42 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
10.42 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
10.42 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
10.42 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
10.42 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
10.42 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
10.45 km
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
10.45 km
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
10.45 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
10.5 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B1 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

Granville St Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Granville St Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Bexhill Grove Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Ernest St Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Ernest St Bus Stop/Station 300 m
Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 478 m
Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 479 m
Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 481 m
Five Ways Rail Station Rail 530 m
Birmingham New Street Rail Station Rail 625 m
Birmingham New Street Rail Station Rail 712 m
East Midlands Airport Air 55.31 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B1 1LB - Data from Dec 2021

Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 2.33 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 3.47 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.06 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 4.93 km
Coldbath Pool Inland Water 4.93 km
Camp Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.04 km
Moseley New Pool Inland Water 5.35 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 5.36 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 5.37 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.51 km
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground Urban Greenspace 5.54 km
Mill Pond Inland Water 5.62 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 5.71 km
Woodgate Valley Valley 6.7 km
North Sea Sea 289.52 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.47444200
Longitude -1.90698500
OS Easting 406415
OS Northing 0286283
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13654
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Ladywood
Local Authority District Birmingham
Region / Government Office Region West Midlands
European Electoral Region West Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Birmingham and Solihull

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000025
Travel To Work Area Birmingham

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Heart of Birmingham Teaching
Cancer Alliance West Midlands
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
West Midlands
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Birmingham and Solihull
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33019844
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 134
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 134B
Output Area / Small Area 2B2