The postcode B17 8LJ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in January 1995.B17 8LJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B17 8LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 8LJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B17 8LJ is Wadhurst Road which is centered 200 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sports Ground and is 95 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.95 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 2.42 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 8LJ (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 George Dixon Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 22, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B17 8LJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 8.53 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 8.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B17 8LJ 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 8LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 8LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 8LJ
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| Termination | January 1995 |
| 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 8LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 296 m |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 421 m |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 520 m |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 559 m | |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 707 m |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 780 m | |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 14, 2013) | 873 m |
| Shireland Technology Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 873 m | |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.14 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.25 km | |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Abbey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Abbey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Cape Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 1.49 km |
| City Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 8.53 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.53 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 8.53 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 8.53 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 8.56 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 8.58 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 8.58 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 8.61 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 8.61 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 8.61 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.63 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 8.67 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 8.73 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 8.73 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 8.73 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 8.73 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 8.73 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 8.73 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 8.74 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 8.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sports Ground | 95 m | |
| Sports Ground | 140 m | |
| City Rd | 185 m | |
| Fountain Rd | 195 m | |
| City Rd | 220 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.95 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.95 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.95 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 2.43 km | |
| Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station | 3.23 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 8LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Thimblemill Pool | 1.43 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.47 km | |
| Warley Woods | 1.77 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.26 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.48 km | |
| The Grove | 2.94 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.49 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 3.93 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.94 km |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.37 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.42 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 4.64 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 4.72 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.03 km | |
| Camp Wood | 5.1 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47552400 |
| Longitude | -1.96020500 |
| OS Easting | 402800 |
| OS Northing | 0286400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | North 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: 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 | E33020219 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 060 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 060E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |