The postcode B12 9QA is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B12 9QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B12 9QA 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 B12 9QA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B12 9QA is Edgbaston Road which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cannon Hill Park and is 32 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.68 km away at Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 2.12 km away.
The closest primary school to B12 9QA (for ages 11 and under) is Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 24, 2019. 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
Residents reported an average download speed of 86.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 95.5% 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 3.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B12 9QA 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 9QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B12 9QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B12 9QA
| 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 9QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 431 m |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 506 m |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 600 m |
| Park Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 775 m |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 837 m |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 969 m |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 969 m | |
| St Paul's School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.13 km |
| King David Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.38 km | |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| Heritage Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 12, 2020) | 1.4 km |
| Uffculme School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Green Oak Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.43 km |
| Moseley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 5, 2013) | 1.51 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B12 9QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 12.86 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 12.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B12 9QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Cannon Hill Park | 32 m | |
| Cannon Hill Park | 48 m | |
| Edgbaston Rd | 70 m | |
| Edgbaston Rd | 73 m | |
| Jakeman Rd | 183 m | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.68 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.69 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.69 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 2.12 km | |
| Bordesley Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 2.55 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B12 9QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.57 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 2.73 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.19 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 3.52 km | |
| Mill Pond | 3.59 km | |
| The Grove | 3.65 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.95 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 6.71 km | |
| North Sea | 288.01 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B12 9QA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 59.2 Mbps | 86.4 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18.8 | 1.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 4.5% | 100% | 78 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 95.5% | 95.5% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B12 9QA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45450000 |
| Longitude | -1.89786800 |
| OS Easting | 407037 |
| OS Northing | 0284064 |
| 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 | E33020319 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 088 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 088E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |