Postcode B12 9EL (Birmingham) Terminated December 1996

Map showing B12 9EL and nearby postcodes

The postcode B12 9EL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in July 1995 and terminated in December 1996.B12 9EL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B12 9EL 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 9EL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B12 9EL is Kinver Croft which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balsall Heath Rd and is 85 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.81 km away at Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Bordesley Rail Station, 1.45 km away.

The closest primary school to B12 9EL (for ages 11 and under) is Percy Shurmer Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 11, 2020. 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 B12 9EL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.81 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 11.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for B12 9EL 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 B12 9EL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B12 9EL, and the approximate distance away.

Kinver Croft 17 m
Longmore Street 96 m
Bridge Croft 102 m
Balsall Heath Road 103 m
Sherbourne Road 122 m
Royston Croft 175 m
Clevedon Road 189 m
Alexandra Road 195 m
Laxford Close 208 m
Alpha Close 230 m
Horton Square 240 m
Hawkins Close 253 m
Belgrave Middleway 279 m
Highgate Close 280 m
Princess Road 283 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B12 9EL

Introduction July 1995
Termination December 1996
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B12 9EL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Percy Shurmer Academy Good
(March 11, 2020)
124 m
Heath Mount Primary School Requires improvement
(June 19, 2019)
346 m
Ark St Alban's Academy Requires improvement
(November 24, 2021)
471 m
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Outstanding
(November 10, 2017)
544 m
Chandos Primary School Good
(February 27, 2019)
564 m
Heritage Academy Outstanding
(March 12, 2020)
607 m
Redstone Academy for Boys Inadequate
(November 14, 2019)
737 m
Redstone Academy for Girls 737 m
Calthorpe Academy Good
(November 29, 2017)
796 m
Ark Tindal Primary Academy Good
(June 6, 2018)
836 m
St Paul's School Good
(July 11, 2019)
1.03 km
Oasis Academy Woodview Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
1.05 km
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School Good
(July 17, 2019)
1.12 km
Camp Hill Education Inadequate
(July 8, 2021)
1.14 km
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2010)
1.16 km
James Brindley School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.17 km
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 5, 2019)
1.19 km
St Thomas CofE Academy 1.19 km
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Outstanding
(November 30, 2017)
1.25 km
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Good
(June 8, 2017)
1.25 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B12 9EL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
11.81 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
11.81 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
11.81 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
11.81 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
11.82 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
11.96 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
11.96 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
12.03 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
12.03 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
12.03 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
12.03 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
12.03 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
12.03 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
12.03 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
12.03 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
12.06 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
12.12 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
12.12 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
12.12 km
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
12.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B12 9EL - Data from Apr 2022

Balsall Heath Rd Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Balsall Heath Rd Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Belgrave Middleway Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Longmore St Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Calthorpe Park Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.81 km
Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.81 km
Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.81 km
Bordesley Rail Station Rail 1.45 km
Birmingham New Street Rail Station Rail 1.66 km
Five Ways Rail Station Rail 1.66 km
East Midlands Airport Air 55.56 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B12 9EL - Data from Dec 2021

Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 2.11 km
Coldbath Pool Inland Water 3.34 km
Moseley New Pool Inland Water 3.75 km
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground Urban Greenspace 3.92 km
Mill Pond Inland Water 4 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.2 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.24 km
Camp Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.44 km
Round Pool Inland Water 5.66 km
Palmers Rough Woodland Or Forest 7.05 km
North Sea Sea 288.08 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.46289600
Longitude -1.89251200
OS Easting 407400
OS Northing 0285000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1488
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Hall Green
Electoral Ward Balsall Heath West
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Challenged Asian terraces
Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020310
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 084
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 084A
Output Area / Small Area 4B1