The postcode B17 0QS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B17 0QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B17 0QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 B17 0QS as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B17 0QS is Parkville Avenue which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sedgehill Avenue and is 74 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.67 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.4 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 0QS (for ages 11 and under) is St Peters CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 22, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on July 12, 2017 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 119.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B17 0QS 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 B17 0QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 0QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 0QS
| 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 B17 0QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 546 m |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 763 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 868 m |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.07 km |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.54 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.65 km | |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.79 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 0QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 12.96 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 13.11 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 13.22 km | |
| Island Court Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2019 | 13.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 0QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Sedgehill Avenue | 74 m | |
| Sedgehill Ave | 119 m | |
| Kelfield Avenue | 160 m | |
| Elford Rd | 166 m | |
| Elford Rd | 189 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.67 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.67 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.67 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 0QS - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 455 m | |
| Moor Pool | 1.51 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.55 km |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.59 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.23 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 3.49 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.88 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.93 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4.58 km | |
| Cooper's Wood | 4.76 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 4.86 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B17 0QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 85.8 Mbps | 119.6 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 86.8 | 13.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 374 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B17 0QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44939800 |
| Longitude | -1.95771200 |
| OS Easting | 402971 |
| OS Northing | 0283494 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Harborne |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020352 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 095 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 095C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |