The postcode B16 8LS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B16 8LS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B16 8LS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 8LS as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to B16 8LS is Plough And Harrow Road which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Plough & Harrow Hotel and is 105 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.47 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 1 km away.
The closest primary school to B16 8LS (for ages 11 and under) is St George's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 28, 2019. 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 B16 8LS is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.69 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 9.69 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B16 8LS 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B16 8LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B16 8LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B16 8LS
| 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 B16 8LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 149 m |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 411 m |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 443 m | |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 547 m |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 581 m | |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 642 m | |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 706 m |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 747 m | |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 994 m |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.15 km | |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.36 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | College | 16-19 | 1.4 km | |
| Barford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.5 km | |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B16 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.69 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.69 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.69 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.69 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.75 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.82 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 9.89 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 9.89 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.9 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.9 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.9 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.9 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.9 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.9 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.9 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.9 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.91 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 9.91 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 9.91 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B16 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Plough & Harrow Hotel | 105 m | |
| Plough & Harrow Hotel | 157 m | |
| The Ivy Bush | 198 m | |
| Monument Rd | 220 m | |
| Highfield Rd | 233 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.47 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.48 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.48 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 1 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.96 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 2.1 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B16 8LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.93 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.11 km | |
| The Grove | 2.97 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.63 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.97 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.12 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.22 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.46 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 5.37 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.54 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 6 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 6.33 km | |
| Mill Pond | 6.39 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 6.69 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 6.74 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47222700 |
| Longitude | -1.92742300 |
| OS Easting | 405027 |
| OS Northing | 0286035 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33019949 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 136 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 136A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |