The postcode B15 2QL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2QL 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 2QL as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2QL is Farquhar Road which is centered 213 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Farquhar Rd and is 287 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.87 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 882 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2QL (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 107.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B15 2QL 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 2QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2QL
| 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 2QL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 737 m | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 782 m |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 786 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 823 m | |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.16 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.17 km | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.17 km | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.42 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.43 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.56 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.57 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.58 km | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.77 km | |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.83 km | |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.88 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 11.38 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 11.38 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.43 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 12.08 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 12.17 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 12.24 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 12.24 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Farquhar Rd | 287 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 297 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 309 m | |
| Vale Village | 345 m | |
| Somerset Rd | 351 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.87 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.87 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.88 km | |
| University Rail Station | 882 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 670 m | |
| The Grove | 1.59 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.76 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.63 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.17 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.3 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.51 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.59 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.07 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.17 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.43 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.52 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.56 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2QL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 107.8 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 97.9 | 11.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B15 2QL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45664000 |
| Longitude | -1.93049500 |
| OS Easting | 404820 |
| OS Northing | 0284301 |
| 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 |