The postcode B15 2SG is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2SG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B15 2SG 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 2SG as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2SG is Brailsford Drive which is centered 150 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Blood & Transplant Centre and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.38 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 376 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2SG (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Crispys and is 13.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B15 2SG 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 2SG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2SG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2SG
| 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 2SG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 689 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 814 m | |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 912 m | |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.34 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.4 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.55 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.63 km | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.64 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.67 km | |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.93 km | |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.94 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.95 km |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2SG - 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 | 11.62 km | |
| Crispys | Awaiting Inspection | 13.98 km | |
| Wallbrook Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement December 14, 2020 | 13.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2SG - Data from Apr 2022
| Blood & Transplant Centre | 30 m | |
| Blood & Transplant Centre | 60 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 201 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 227 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 239 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.38 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.38 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.38 km | |
| University Rail Station | 376 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.21 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2SG - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 988 m | |
| The Grove | 1.15 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.72 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.11 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.13 km |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.37 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.66 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.95 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.11 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 5.12 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.14 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.3 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 5.43 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45293500 |
| Longitude | -1.93488000 |
| OS Easting | 404522 |
| OS Northing | 0283887 |
| 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 |