The postcode B15 2GR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 2017 and is an active postcode. B15 2GR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2GR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 2GR as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2GR is Aston Webb Boulevard which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Grange Rd and is 42 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.89 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 329 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2GR (for ages 11 and under) is Tiverton Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 25, 2015. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Policing for B15 2GR 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 2GR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2GR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2GR
| Introduction | September 2017 |
| 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 2GR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 397 m |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 710 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 807 m | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 965 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.01 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.43 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.5 km | |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.67 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.79 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2GR - Data from Apr 2022
| Grange Rd | 42 m | |
| Grange Rd | 103 m | |
| Dawlish Rd | 202 m | |
| Dawlish Rd | 217 m | |
| Dawlish Rd | 232 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.89 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.89 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.89 km | |
| University Rail Station | 329 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 573 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 614 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2GR - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.17 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.26 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.19 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.59 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.13 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.4 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.5 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.51 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.68 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.87 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.87 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.03 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 5.19 km | |
| King's Wood | 5.63 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2GR - 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 | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44746900 |
| Longitude | -1.93424100 |
| OS Easting | 404566 |
| OS Northing | 0283279 |
| 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 | Bournbrook & Selly Park |
| 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 | E33020357 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 096 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 096A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |