The postcode B17 8BZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1984.B17 8BZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B17 8BZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 B17 8BZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B17 8BZ is Woodbourne Road which is centered 122 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodbourne Rd and is 139 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.28 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 2.68 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 8BZ (for ages 11 and under) is George Dixon Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 29, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre.
The local pub for residents of B17 8BZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.09 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 9.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B17 8BZ 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 8BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 8BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 8BZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1984 |
| 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 B17 8BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 74 m |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 564 m | |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 674 m |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 744 m |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 756 m | |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 802 m | |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.39 km |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 14, 2013) | 1.45 km |
| Shireland Technology Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.45 km | |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.57 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.58 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.59 km |
| City Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 8BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.09 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.09 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.09 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.09 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 9.14 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 9.16 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.16 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.18 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 9.18 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 9.18 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.19 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.23 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.29 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.29 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.29 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.29 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.29 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.29 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.3 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.3 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 8BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodbourne Rd | 139 m | |
| Gillhurst Rd | 153 m | |
| Fountain Rd | 221 m | |
| Fountain Rd | 227 m | |
| Fountain Rd | 255 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.28 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.28 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.28 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 2.92 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 2.99 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 8BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 923 m | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 1.96 km | |
| Warley Woods | 2.05 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.36 km | |
| The Grove | 2.39 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.84 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.95 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.76 km |
| Titford Feeder | 4.48 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.53 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.82 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.86 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.88 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 5.22 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 5.29 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47102700 |
| Longitude | -1.95579300 |
| OS Easting | 403100 |
| OS Northing | 0285900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020271 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 075 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 075A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |