The postcode B12 8BU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.B12 8BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B12 8BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 B12 8BU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to B12 8BU is Taunton Road which is centered 83 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Balsall Heath Park and is 74 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.25 km away at Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Small Heath Rail Station, 1.69 km away.
The closest primary school to B12 8BU (for ages 11 and under) is Anderton Park Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 6, 2017.
Policing for B12 8BU 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 B12 8BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B12 8BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B12 8BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 1999 |
| 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 B12 8BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oak Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 226 m |
| Anderton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 251 m |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 397 m |
| Nelson Mandela School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 10, 2008) | 477 m |
| St Paul's School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 523 m |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 620 m |
| Park Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 739 m |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 815 m |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 815 m | |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 903 m |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 20, 2014) | 912 m |
| Ladypool Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 914 m |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 12, 2021) | 915 m |
| Arden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 961 m |
| Conway Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 11, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Moseley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 5, 2013) | 1.1 km |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| King David Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B12 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 14.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B12 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Balsall Heath Park | 74 m | |
| Balsall Heath Park | 77 m | |
| Clifton Rd | 232 m | |
| Esme Road | 262 m | |
| Clifton Rd | 279 m | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.25 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.26 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.26 km | |
| Small Heath Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| Bordesley Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| Tyseley Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B12 8BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Coldbath Pool | 1.95 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 2.29 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.38 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.46 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.01 km | |
| Round Pool | 4.21 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.54 km | |
| The Grove | 5.06 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 5.47 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 5.5 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 5.85 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 6.34 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 6.54 km | |
| Pow Grove | 6.71 km | |
| North Sea | 286.64 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45276700 |
| Longitude | -1.87682100 |
| OS Easting | 408468 |
| OS Northing | 0283875 |
| OS Positional Quality | Approximate to within 50 metres |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Hall Green |
| Electoral Ward | Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020309 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 084 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 084F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |