The postcode B16 8QS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 2000.B16 8QS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B16 8QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 8QS as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > New EU tech workers.
The closest road name to B16 8QS is Embassy Drive which is centered 110 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Five Ways and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.17 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 596 m away.
The closest primary school to B16 8QS (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 8QS is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.92 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 9.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B16 8QS 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 B16 8QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B16 8QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B16 8QS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 2000 |
| 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 8QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 223 m | |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 328 m |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 421 m | |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 495 m |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 647 m | |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 664 m |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 674 m | |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 731 m | |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 793 m |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 955 m | |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.25 km | |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.27 km | |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 1.32 km |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | College | 16-19 | 1.44 km | |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.54 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Barford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B16 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.92 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.92 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.92 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.92 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.96 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.05 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 10.1 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 10.1 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.13 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.13 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.13 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.13 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.13 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.13 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.13 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.13 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 10.16 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.16 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 10.16 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 10.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B16 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Five Ways | 25 m | |
| Five Ways | 30 m | |
| Five Ways | 35 m | |
| Morrisons | 79 m | |
| Five Ways | 120 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.17 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.17 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 1.17 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 596 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.61 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B16 8QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.84 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.45 km | |
| The Grove | 3.17 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.03 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.37 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.48 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.48 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.59 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.24 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 5.69 km |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.7 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 6 km | |
| Mill Pond | 6.07 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 6.99 km | |
| North Sea | 290.29 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47181800 |
| Longitude | -1.92152100 |
| OS Easting | 405428 |
| OS Northing | 0285990 |
| 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: Aspirational techies Subgroup: New EU tech workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018134 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 074 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 074B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D1 |