The postcode B15 2QS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 1991 and terminated in March 2001.B15 2QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2QS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 2QS as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to B15 2QS is Metchley Court which is centered 135 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Maternity Hospital and is 86 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.88 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 519 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2QS (for ages 11 and under) is Water Mill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on July 11, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of B15 2QS is The Apple Tree Inn and is 13.79 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from J J's Fish Bar and is 13.9 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 8, 2019.
Policing for B15 2QS 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 2QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2QS
| Introduction | September 1991 |
| Termination | March 2001 |
| 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 2QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 692 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 860 m |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.14 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.29 km | |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.41 km | |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.87 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.95 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 13.43 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 13.54 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 13.67 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 13.67 km | |
| The Apple Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2018 | 13.79 km | |
| Better Buys Coseley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 8, 2018 | 13.9 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.9 km | |
| Heron Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 13.9 km | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 8, 2019 | 13.9 km | |
| Village Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 10, 2020 | 13.9 km | |
| Roseville Fruit Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 18, 2019 | 13.93 km | |
| SAI Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 20, 2019 | 13.93 km | |
| Select Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 18, 2020 | 13.93 km | |
| Dot - Tots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 13.96 km | |
| Chutney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 13.96 km | |
| Great Wall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 8, 2022 | 13.96 km | |
| Price Cut Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 13.96 km | |
| Scoffs Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2021 | 13.96 km | |
| The Royal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 16, 2019 | 13.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Maternity Hospital | 86 m | |
| Humphrey Middlemore Drive | 94 m | |
| Maternity Hospital | 103 m | |
| The Learning Hub | 107 m | |
| The Learning Hub | 132 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.88 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.88 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.88 km | |
| University Rail Station | 519 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.19 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2QS - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 502 m | |
| Moor Pool | 1.43 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.64 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.48 km |
| Warley Woods | 3.69 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.1 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.34 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.46 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.81 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.98 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.09 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.19 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 5.47 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45150500 |
| Longitude | -1.94424700 |
| OS Easting | 403886 |
| OS Northing | 0283729 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019827 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 087 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 087F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |