The postcode B15 2QH is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2QH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2QH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 2QH as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B15 2QH is Farquhar Road which is centered 151 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Somerset Rd and is 296 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.81 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 949 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2QH (for ages 11 and under) is The Blue Coat School Birmingham. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of B15 2QH is MJ's Bar and is 11.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 55.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B15 2QH 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 2QH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2QH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2QH
| 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 2QH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 691 m |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 710 m | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 837 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 920 m | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.08 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.1 km | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.16 km | |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.36 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.5 km | |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.51 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.52 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.53 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.79 km | |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.91 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2QH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 11.28 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 11.28 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.33 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 11.59 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 11.62 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 11.99 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 12.08 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 12.15 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 12.15 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.57 km | |
| Kapoor Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 13.76 km | |
| Coseley Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2021 | 14.04 km | |
| Lynn's Flower Cabin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2021 | 14.04 km | |
| Ocean Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 20, 2021 | 14.04 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2QH - Data from Apr 2022
| Somerset Rd | 296 m | |
| Somerset Rd | 314 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 338 m | |
| Vale Village | 344 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 350 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.81 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.81 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.81 km | |
| University Rail Station | 949 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2QH - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 728 m | |
| The Grove | 1.61 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.7 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.59 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.1 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.22 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.5 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.67 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.07 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.15 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.46 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.52 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.63 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.67 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2QH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 55.3 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 13.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 79.8 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45749400 |
| Longitude | -1.93097900 |
| OS Easting | 404787 |
| OS Northing | 0284396 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020288 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 079 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 079F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |