The postcode B15 2QY is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2QY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B15 2QY is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 2QY as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2QY is Somerset Road which is centered 210 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Somerset Rd and is 126 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.07 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 765 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2QY (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 2QY is Coseley Cricket Club and is 13.88 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 16, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crispys and is 13.64 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B15 2QY 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 2QY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2QY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2QY
| 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 2QY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 520 m | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 602 m |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 960 m | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 969 m |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.07 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.21 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.21 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.28 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.36 km | |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.42 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.49 km | |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.61 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.62 km | |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.73 km | |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.93 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 2.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2QY - 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 | 11.23 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 11.88 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 11.97 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 12.04 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 12.04 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.41 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 13.56 km | |
| Crispys | Awaiting Inspection | 13.64 km | |
| Wallbrook Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement December 14, 2020 | 13.64 km | |
| Sedgley Kids Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 13.82 km | |
| Coseley Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2016 | 13.88 km | |
| Christ Church Ce Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2019 | 13.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2QY - Data from Apr 2022
| Somerset Rd | 126 m | |
| Somerset Rd | 149 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 238 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 245 m | |
| Hintlesham Ave | 306 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.07 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.07 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.08 km | |
| University Rail Station | 765 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.59 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.63 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2QY - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.02 km | |
| The Grove | 1.29 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.44 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.85 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.04 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.16 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.9 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.93 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.15 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.18 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.38 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 5.61 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 6.27 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45665200 |
| Longitude | -1.93574900 |
| OS Easting | 404463 |
| OS Northing | 0284302 |
| 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 | E33020288 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 079 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 079C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |