The postcode B15 3NS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 3NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 3NS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 3NS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to B15 3NS is The Dreel which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Christchurch Close and is 289 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.53 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.93 km away.
The closest primary school to B15 3NS (for ages 11 and under) is Norfolk House School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Paul's School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on May 10, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B15 3NS is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 9.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 153.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.3 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B15 3NS 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 3NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 3NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 3NS
| 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 3NS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 433 m | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 453 m |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 594 m |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 731 m | |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 878 m | |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 945 m |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.19 km | |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.27 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.28 km | |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.33 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.44 km |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 1.56 km | |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 1.57 km |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 3NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.85 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.85 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.85 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.85 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.95 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.96 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 10 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 10 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 10.04 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 10.05 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.06 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.06 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.06 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.06 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.06 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.06 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.06 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.06 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 10.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 3NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Christchurch Close | 289 m | |
| Christchurch Close | 290 m | |
| Heaton Drive | 361 m | |
| Norfolk Rd | 363 m | |
| Westfield Rd | 387 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.53 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.53 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.54 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.93 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 1.94 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.76 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.51 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 3NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 1.06 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.86 km | |
| The Grove | 2.05 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.07 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.15 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.86 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.31 km |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.41 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 5.57 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.72 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.8 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 6.11 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 6.25 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 3NS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.4 Mbps | 153.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.3 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22.3 | 4.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 78.4 | 9.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 461.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for B15 3NS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46701100 |
| Longitude | -1.94045900 |
| OS Easting | 404142 |
| OS Northing | 0285454 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020228 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 064 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 064F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |