Postcode B16 8GX (Birmingham)

Map showing B16 8GX and nearby postcodes

The postcode B16 8GX is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 2020 and is an active postcode. B16 8GX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B16 8GX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 B16 8GX as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.

The closest road name to B16 8GX is Grosvenor Street West which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sherborne Wharf and is 98 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 630 m away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 605 m away.

The closest primary school to B16 8GX (for ages 11 and under) is St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 7, 2018.

The local pub for residents of B16 8GX is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.67 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 9.67 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B16 8GX is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Heart of Birmingham Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B16 8GX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B16 8GX, and the approximate distance away.

Grosvenor Street West 30 m
Essington Street 79 m
Sherborne Street 92 m
Ryland Street 119 m
Sherborne Street Wharf 141 m
Sheepcote Street 182 m
Brunswick Square 187 m
Glebeland Close 216 m
Broad Street 223 m
King Edwards Drive 223 m
Morville Street 238 m
Ruston Street 244 m
Bellcroft 251 m
Friston Avenue 252 m
Graston Close 266 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B16 8GX

Introduction September 2020
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B16 8GX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy Good
(June 7, 2018)
422 m
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 788 m
City Academy 804 m
St George's Church of England Primary School Good
(February 28, 2019)
839 m
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 28, 2018)
877 m
West House School 887 m
Hopwood Hall School Inadequate
(October 24, 2019)
905 m
St George's School Edgbaston 941 m
James Brindley School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.05 km
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 1.06 km
St Thomas CofE Academy 1.06 km
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2010)
1.12 km
Hallfield School 1.2 km
Oasis Academy Woodview Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
1.23 km
Edgbaston High School for Girls 1.25 km
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
1.29 km
Brookfields Primary School 1.49 km
Barford Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
1.51 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 11, 2018)
1.51 km
Orion School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.54 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B16 8GX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
9.67 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.67 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
9.67 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
9.67 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
9.7 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.81 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
9.83 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
9.84 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
9.89 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.89 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
9.89 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
9.89 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
9.89 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.89 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
9.89 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
9.89 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
9.92 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
9.95 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
9.95 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
9.95 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B16 8GX - Data from Apr 2022

Sherborne Wharf Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Grosvenor St West Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Broadfield Walk Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Crescent Theatre Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Five Ways Metro Stop Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 630 m
Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 633 m
Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 635 m
Five Ways Rail Station Rail 605 m
Birmingham New Street Rail Station Rail 1.14 km
Birmingham New Street Rail Station Rail 1.3 km
East Midlands Airport Air 55.65 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B16 8GX - Data from Dec 2021

Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 2.33 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 2.96 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 4.24 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 4.68 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 4.71 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.96 km
Camp Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.01 km
Coldbath Pool Inland Water 5.43 km
Moseley New Pool Inland Water 5.87 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 5.91 km
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground Urban Greenspace 6.11 km
Mill Pond Inland Water 6.19 km
Woodgate Valley Valley 6.21 km
Bartley Reservoir Inland Water 7.56 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B16 8GX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Electricity Consumption

31 meters consuming 189,736 kWh - mean 6,121 kWh : median 6,344 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B16 8GX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.47613600
Longitude -1.91675200
OS Easting 405751
OS Northing 0286469
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2197
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Ladywood
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000025
Travel To Work Area Birmingham

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Heart of Birmingham Teaching
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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Young families and students
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33018188
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 136
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 136D
Output Area / Small Area 3A2