The postcode B15 2BW is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2BW 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 2BW as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2BW is Ryland Road which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lee Crescent and is 203 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.27 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 522 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2BW (for ages 11 and under) is Oasis Academy Woodview. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on February 13, 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 B15 2BW is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.8 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 10.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 210.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 94.1% 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 2.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B15 2BW 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 2BW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2BW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2BW
| 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 2BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 172 m |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 273 m | |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 288 m |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 497 m | |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 593 m | |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 658 m |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 806 m | |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 827 m | |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 955 m | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 974 m | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.22 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.27 km | |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 1.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 10.8 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.8 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 10.8 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 10.8 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 10.82 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.93 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 10.96 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 10.97 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.01 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.01 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.01 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.01 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.01 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.01 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.01 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.01 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.04 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 11.07 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 11.07 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 11.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Lee Crescent | 203 m | |
| Lee Crescent | 263 m | |
| Spring St | 322 m | |
| Edencroft | 365 m | |
| Gilldown Place | 403 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.27 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.27 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.27 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 522 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.56 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.14 km | |
| The Grove | 3.47 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.26 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.31 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.76 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.01 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.02 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.09 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.19 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.27 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.59 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 6.27 km |
| North Sea | 289.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2BW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 210.1 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 49 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% | 22.3 | 4.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 5.9% | 100% | 131.7 | 13.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 94.1% | 94.1% | 844.5 | 44 |
Energy usage data for B15 2BW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46725100 |
| Longitude | -1.90879600 |
| OS Easting | 406293 |
| OS Northing | 0285483 |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| 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 | 2A1 |