The postcode B12 9WS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 2003 and terminated in August 2005.B12 9WS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B12 9WS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 9WS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B12 9WS is Vincent Close which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Pauls Rd and is 95 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, 1.66 km away.
The closest primary school to B12 9WS (for ages 11 and under) is Heath Mount Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on June 19, 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
The local pub for residents of B12 9WS is MJ's Bar and is 13.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020.
Policing for B12 9WS 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 9WS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B12 9WS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B12 9WS
| Introduction | September 2003 |
| Termination | August 2005 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B12 9WS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 76 m |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 76 m | |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 334 m |
| St Paul's School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 365 m |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 380 m |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 446 m |
| Heritage Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 12, 2020) | 601 m |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 616 m |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 721 m |
| Park Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 768 m |
| Nelson Mandela School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 10, 2008) | 783 m |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 796 m |
| Ladypool Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 883 m |
| Green Oak Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 1 km |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 1 km |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy | Special school | 13-17 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1 km |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Anderton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.15 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B12 9WS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 12.79 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 12.79 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 12.79 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 13.03 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 13.06 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 13.18 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 13.36 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 13.38 km | |
| Best Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 13.45 km | |
| Warley Wine Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 16, 2019 | 13.45 km | |
| Greedy Pig 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 13.59 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 13.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B12 9WS - Data from Apr 2022
| St Pauls Rd | 95 m | |
| St Pauls Rd | 103 m | |
| Moseley Rd Baths | 112 m | |
| Moseley Rd Baths | 237 m | |
| Highgate Rd | 370 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 | 1.66 km | |
| Small Heath Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 2.26 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B12 9WS - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.4 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 2.72 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.1 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 3.25 km | |
| Mill Pond | 3.34 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.4 km | |
| The Grove | 4.53 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.67 km | |
| Round Pool | 5.03 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 6.38 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 6.72 km | |
| North Sea | 287.47 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45841300 |
| Longitude | -1.88597400 |
| OS Easting | 407845 |
| OS Northing | 0284502 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| 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 084B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |