The postcode B15 2SU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 2SU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 2SU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 2SU as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to B15 2SU is Underwood Close which is centered 71 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Windermere House and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.15 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 571 m away.
The closest primary school to B15 2SU (for ages 11 and under) is Water Mill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on July 11, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Residents reported an average download speed of 96.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B15 2SU 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 2SU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 2SU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 2SU
| 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 2SU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 403 m |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.01 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.03 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.07 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.2 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.32 km | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.38 km | |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.5 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.77 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.85 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 2SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 13.57 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 2SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Windermere House | 37 m | |
| Windermere House | 49 m | |
| Metchley Hall | 129 m | |
| The Learning Hub | 162 m | |
| The Barberry | 166 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.15 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.15 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.15 km | |
| University Rail Station | 571 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 996 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 2SU - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 392 m | |
| Moor Pool | 1.65 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.81 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.38 km |
| Warley Woods | 3.82 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.11 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.29 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.31 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.6 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.71 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.17 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 5.26 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 5.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 2SU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 96.9 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 100.9 | 9.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B15 2SU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44897900 |
| Longitude | -1.94541200 |
| OS Easting | 403807 |
| OS Northing | 0283448 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020315 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 087 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 087F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |