The postcode B12 9LS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B12 9LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B12 9LS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 9LS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B12 9LS is Camrose Croft which is centered 103 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Edward Rd and is 209 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.42 km away at Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Bordesley Rail Station, 1.89 km away.
The closest primary school to B12 9LS (for ages 11 and under) is Ark Tindal Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 6, 2018. 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 9LS is MJ's Bar and is 13.23 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020.
Policing for B12 9LS 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 9LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B12 9LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B12 9LS
| 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 B12 9LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 234 m |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 316 m |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 417 m |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 417 m | |
| St Paul's School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 637 m |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 695 m |
| Park Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 696 m |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 716 m |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 784 m |
| Heritage Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 12, 2020) | 847 m |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 919 m |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 936 m |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 957 m |
| Nelson Mandela School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 10, 2008) | 1.11 km |
| Green Oak Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 1.15 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Ladypool Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.3 km |
| Anderton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 1.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B12 9LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 12.88 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 12.91 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 13.02 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 13.21 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 13.23 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 13.72 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 13.85 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 13.92 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 13.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B12 9LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Edward Rd | 209 m | |
| Albert Place | 210 m | |
| Albert Place | 221 m | |
| Edward Rd | 231 m | |
| Balfour St | 272 m | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.42 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.42 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.42 km | |
| Bordesley Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 2.13 km | |
| Small Heath Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B12 9LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.05 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 2.75 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.17 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 3.4 km | |
| Mill Pond | 3.47 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.08 km | |
| The Grove | 4.17 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.35 km | |
| Round Pool | 5.3 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 6.56 km | |
| North Sea | 287.73 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45746400 |
| Longitude | -1.89098000 |
| OS Easting | 407505 |
| OS Northing | 0284396 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 084C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |