The postcode B15 2SQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1992 and is an active postcode. B15 2SQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2SQ 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 2SQ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B15 2SQ is Pritchatt's Road which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Farquhar Rd and is 65 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.22 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 531 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2SQ (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.
Policing for B15 2SQ 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 2SQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2SQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2SQ
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| 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 2SQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 612 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 730 m | |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 890 m | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 964 m |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.1 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.44 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.46 km | |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.49 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.51 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.52 km | |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.69 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.78 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.93 km | |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.95 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2SQ - 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 | 11.6 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 13.77 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Farquhar Rd | 65 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 126 m | |
| Farquhar Rd | 134 m | |
| Blood & Transplant Centre | 147 m | |
| Blood & Transplant Centre | 158 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.22 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.22 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| University Rail Station | 531 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.29 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.33 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2SQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 831 m | |
| The Grove | 1.32 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.77 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.5 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.17 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.29 km |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.4 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.58 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.06 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.12 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 5.22 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.27 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.3 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.58 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45382700 |
| Longitude | -1.93286900 |
| OS Easting | 404659 |
| OS Northing | 0283988 |
| 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 |