The postcode B1 2LW is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1981.B1 2LW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B1 2LW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 2LW as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to B1 2LW is Upper William Street which is centered 96 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Five Ways Metro Stop and is 133 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 411 m away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 479 m away.
The closest primary school to B1 2LW (for ages 11 and under) is St Thomas CofE Academy.
The local pub for residents of B1 2LW is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.92 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 9.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B1 2LW 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B1 2LW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B1 2LW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B1 2LW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1981 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B1 2LW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 513 m | |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 736 m | |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 759 m | |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 771 m |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 782 m |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 787 m |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 953 m | |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.04 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.3 km | |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | College | 16-19 | 1.31 km | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.44 km | |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Arc Oakbridge School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.62 km | |
| Brookfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B1 2LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.92 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.92 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.92 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.92 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.94 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.06 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 10.06 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 10.08 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.14 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.14 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.14 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.14 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.14 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.14 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.14 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.14 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 10.17 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 10.19 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 10.19 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.22 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B1 2LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Five Ways Metro Stop | 133 m | |
| Five Ways Metro Stop | 142 m | |
| Five Ways Metro Stop | 171 m | |
| Brindley Place Metro Stop | 192 m | |
| Brindley Place Metro Stop | 196 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 411 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 414 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 416 m | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 479 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 826 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 968 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B1 2LW - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.33 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.23 km | |
| The Grove | 3.92 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.6 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.04 km | |
| Camp Wood | 5.05 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.05 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.19 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.26 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.62 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 5.77 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.83 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.91 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 6.48 km |
| North Sea | 289.85 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47549700 |
| Longitude | -1.91162100 |
| OS Easting | 406100 |
| OS Northing | 0286400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018184 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 136 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 136B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |