The postcode B15 2RF is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 1991 and is an active postcode. B15 2RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2RF 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 2RF as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2RF is The Tennis Court which is centered 89 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Vale Village and is 122 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.57 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.23 km away.
The closest primary school to B15 2RF (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 2RF is MJ's Bar and is 11.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B15 2RF 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 2RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2RF
| Introduction | September 1991 |
| 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 2RF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 740 m | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 765 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 788 m | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 941 m | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.06 km | |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.18 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.37 km | |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.48 km | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.63 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.93 km | |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.94 km | |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.97 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 11.5 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 11.51 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.57 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 11.82 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 11.85 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 12.23 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 12.33 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 12.4 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 12.4 km | |
| Kapoor Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 14.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Vale Village | 122 m | |
| Vale Village | 133 m | |
| Westmere | 351 m | |
| Westmere | 357 m | |
| Edgbaston Old Church | 588 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.57 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.58 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.58 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.86 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2RF - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 352 m | |
| The Grove | 2.02 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.12 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.9 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.04 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.3 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.51 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.56 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.78 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.94 km |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.23 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.28 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.37 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.84 km | |
| North Sea | 289.79 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2RF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45766700 |
| Longitude | -1.92435100 |
| OS Easting | 405237 |
| OS Northing | 0284414 |
| 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 | E33019945 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 079 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 079F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |