The postcode B15 1JR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 1JR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 1JR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 B15 1JR as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to B15 1JR is West Green Close which is centered 103 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Edencroft and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.16 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 282 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 1JR (for ages 11 and under) is West House School. 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 B15 1JR is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.46 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 10.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B15 1JR 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 B15 1JR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 1JR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 1JR
| 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 B15 1JR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 134 m | |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 475 m | |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 538 m |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 545 m | |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 560 m |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 567 m | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 671 m |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 683 m | |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 787 m | |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 863 m |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 864 m | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 940 m | |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.62 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | College | 16-19 | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 1JR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 10.46 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.46 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 10.46 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 10.46 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 10.5 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.6 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 10.63 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 10.64 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.68 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.68 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.68 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.68 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.68 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.68 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.68 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.68 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 10.7 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.72 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 10.72 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 10.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 1JR - Data from Apr 2022
| Edencroft | 37 m | |
| George Rd | 59 m | |
| Regent Court | 163 m | |
| Five Ways Station | 279 m | |
| Gilldown Place | 294 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.16 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.16 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.16 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 282 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.46 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 1JR - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.58 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.82 km | |
| The Grove | 3.29 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.29 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.61 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.66 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.88 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.9 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.11 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.2 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.4 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.47 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 6 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 7.15 km | |
| North Sea | 289.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 1JR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46882900 |
| Longitude | -1.91401900 |
| OS Easting | 405938 |
| OS Northing | 0285658 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Edgbaston |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020264 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 074 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 074B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |