The postcode B1 2PL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B1 2PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B1 2PL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 2PL as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to B1 2PL is Acorn Grove which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Nelson St and is 145 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 721 m away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Jewellery Quarter Rail Station, 854 m away.
The closest primary school to B1 2PL (for ages 11 and under) is St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 7, 2018.
The local pub for residents of B1 2PL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.09 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 9.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 93.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B1 2PL 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 2PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B1 2PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B1 2PL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B1 2PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | College | 16-19 | 518 m | |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 597 m |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 668 m |
| Brookfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 814 m | |
| Orion School | Independent school | 13-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 953 m |
| Flexible Learning School | Independent school | 13-16 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Future First Independent School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Values Academy | Special school | 11-17 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Arc Oakbridge School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Barford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.35 km | |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.41 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.54 km | |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.54 km | |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B1 2PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.09 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.09 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.09 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.09 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.1 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 9.23 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.23 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 9.24 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.3 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.3 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.31 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.31 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.31 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.31 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.31 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.31 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.34 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 9.35 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 9.35 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.39 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B1 2PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Nelson St | 145 m | |
| King Edwards Rd | 200 m | |
| King Edwards Rd | 218 m | |
| Spring Hill Island | 229 m | |
| Townsend Way | 236 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 721 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 722 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 723 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 854 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 862 m | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B1 2PL - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 3 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.31 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.16 km | |
| The Grove | 4.27 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.45 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 4.71 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.77 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.22 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 5.41 km | |
| Swan Pool | 5.82 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 6.03 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 6.11 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 6.55 km |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 6.65 km | |
| North Sea | 290.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B1 2PL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 93.4 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 93.3 | 13.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B1 2PL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.48218100 |
| Longitude | -1.91735000 |
| OS Easting | 405710 |
| OS Northing | 0287143 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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 |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Established renting families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023262 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 137 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 137E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |