The postcode B15 2SB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2SB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2SB 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 2SB as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2SB is Elm Road which is centered 166 m away.
The nearest bus stop is University North Gate and is 63 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.24 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 587 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2SB (for ages 11 and under) is Tiverton Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 25, 2015. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for B15 2SB 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 2SB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2SB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2SB
| 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 2SB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 363 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 482 m | |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 986 m |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.38 km | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.57 km | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.61 km | |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.65 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.68 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.73 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.75 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.82 km | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2SB - Data from Apr 2022
| University North Gate | 63 m | |
| University North Gate | 66 m | |
| School of Education | 194 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 301 m | |
| Westmere | 329 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.24 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.24 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.24 km | |
| University Rail Station | 587 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.21 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.25 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2SB - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 675 m | |
| The Grove | 1.48 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.02 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.73 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.33 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.42 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.47 km |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.64 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.81 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 5.1 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.22 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.34 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.37 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.44 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2SB - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45263600 |
| Longitude | -1.92978900 |
| OS Easting | 404868 |
| OS Northing | 0283854 |
| 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 |