The postcode B15 2SF is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in January 1995.B15 2SF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B15 2SF 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 2SF as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2SF is Elm Road which is centered 113 m away.
The nearest bus stop is University North Gate and is 31 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.23 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 559 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2SF (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.
Policing for B15 2SF 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 2SF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2SF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2SF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | January 1995 |
| 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 2SF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 445 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 564 m | |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.02 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.04 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.4 km | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.54 km | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.57 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.6 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.65 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.66 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.8 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.8 km | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.82 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2SF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2SF - Data from Apr 2022
| University North Gate | 31 m | |
| University North Gate | 132 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 219 m | |
| School of Education | 272 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 282 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| University Rail Station | 559 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2SF - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 719 m | |
| The Grove | 1.42 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.93 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.31 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.34 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.41 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.41 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.56 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.89 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 5.14 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.19 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.39 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.42 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.45 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45303500 |
| Longitude | -1.93079500 |
| OS Easting | 404800 |
| OS Northing | 0283900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 |