The postcode B14 4BL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 2003 and is an active postcode. B14 4BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B14 4BL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 B14 4BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to B14 4BL is Brigfield Crescent which is centered 103 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Yardley Wood Rd and is 53 m away. The closest railway station is Yardley Wood Rail Station, 1.41 km away.
The closest primary school to B14 4BL (for ages 11 and under) is Billesley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 15, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B14 4BL is covered by the West Midlands police force association and South Birmingham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B14 4BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B14 4BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B14 4BL
| Introduction | June 2003 |
| 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 B14 4BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Boys | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 642 m |
| Billesley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 15, 2019) | 835 m |
| Grendon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 855 m |
| Highters Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 953 m |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School | Special school | 5-11 | Outstanding (September 19, 2018) | 965 m |
| Yardley Wood Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 991 m |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.05 km | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 12, 2014) | 1.08 km |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Swanshurst School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 2, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (September 24, 2014) | 1.24 km |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 2, 2012) | 1.49 km |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.77 km |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Colmore Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 11, 2011) | 1.86 km |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.88 km |
| Hollywood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| Peterbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 9, 2022) | 1.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B14 4BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Yardley Wood Rd | 53 m | |
| Yardley Wood Rd | 69 m | |
| Brigfield Crescent | 70 m | |
| Brigfield Crescent | 124 m | |
| Hollybank Rd | 246 m | |
| Yardley Wood Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Yardley Wood Rail Station | 1.42 km | |
| Yardley Wood Rail Station | 1.44 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B14 4BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Moseley New Pool | 1.65 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 1.79 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.1 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.2 km | |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | 2.22 km | |
| King's Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Bill's Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 3.86 km | |
| Little Tyburn Coppice | 3.98 km | |
| Gay Hill | 4.06 km | |
| Harmony Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.28 km | |
| Round Pool | 4.34 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.41 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 4.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B14 4BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 67 Mbps | 62.9 Mbps | 79.76 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.4 Mbps | 16.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 70.1 | 19 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B14 4BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.41939400 |
| Longitude | -1.87553100 |
| OS Easting | 408562 |
| OS Northing | 0280163 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Selly Oak |
| Electoral Ward | Highter's Heath |
| 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) |
South Birmingham |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020411 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 111 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 111E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |