The postcode B15 2QQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2QQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B15 2QQ 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 2QQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B15 2QQ is Birch Hollow which is centered 150 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Somerset Rd and is 166 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, 909 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2QQ (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 2QQ is MJ's Bar and is 11.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020.
Policing for B15 2QQ 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 2QQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2QQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2QQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B15 2QQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 592 m | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 597 m |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 912 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.01 km | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.11 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.16 km | |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.27 km | |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.39 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.41 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.42 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.51 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.55 km | |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.6 km | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.88 km | |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 2.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2QQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 11.2 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 11.21 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.25 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 11.52 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 11.55 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 11.9 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 11.99 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 12.06 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 12.06 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.47 km | |
| Kapoor Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 13.66 km | |
| Coseley Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2021 | 13.94 km | |
| Lynn's Flower Cabin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2021 | 13.94 km | |
| Ocean Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 20, 2021 | 13.94 km | |
| Coseley Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2016 | 13.94 km | |
| Christ Church Ce Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2019 | 13.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2QQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Somerset Rd | 166 m | |
| Somerset Rd | 184 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 300 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 311 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 356 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 | 909 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.74 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2QQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 854 m | |
| The Grove | 1.51 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.57 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.98 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.11 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.37 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.78 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.98 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.26 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.37 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.4 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.75 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.79 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45758500 |
| Longitude | -1.93289200 |
| OS Easting | 404657 |
| OS Northing | 0284406 |
| 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 |