The postcode B15 2QJ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2QJ 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 2QJ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2QJ is Pritchatt's Road which is centered 146 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Farquhar Rd and is 133 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.04 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 715 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2QJ (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.
Residents reported an average download speed of 297 Mbps and an average upload speed of 22.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B15 2QJ 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 2QJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2QJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2QJ
| 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 2QJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 675 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 778 m | |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 800 m | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 839 m |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.27 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.31 km | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.33 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.33 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.48 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.5 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.59 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.74 km | |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.85 km | |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.87 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 2 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 11.45 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 11.46 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.49 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.69 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Farquhar Rd | 133 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 141 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 142 m | |
| University North Gate | 274 m | |
| Blood & Transplant Centre | 301 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.04 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.04 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.04 km | |
| University Rail Station | 715 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2QJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 745 m | |
| The Grove | 1.45 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.74 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.55 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.15 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.33 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.39 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.6 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.08 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.21 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.28 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.39 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.58 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2QJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 205 Mbps | 297 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 21 Mbps | 22.6 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% | 28 | 11 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 156 | 15.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 713.5 | 42.5 |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45539100 |
| Longitude | -1.93185100 |
| OS Easting | 404728 |
| OS Northing | 0284162 |
| 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 | E33019946 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 079 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 079F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |