The postcode B17 8QD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in December 1994.B17 8QD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B17 8QD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 8QD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to B17 8QD is Kelmscott Road which is centered 116 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gillhurst Rd and is 132 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.02 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 2.71 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 8QD (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre.
The local pub for residents of B17 8QD is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.41 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 9.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B17 8QD 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 8QD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 8QD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 8QD
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| Termination | December 1994 |
| 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 8QD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 315 m | |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 630 m | |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 656 m | |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 820 m |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 904 m |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.24 km |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 1.34 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.38 km |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Abbey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Abbey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.58 km | |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 14, 2013) | 1.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 8QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.29 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 9.3 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 9.34 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.41 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.41 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.41 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.41 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.44 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 9.44 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 9.44 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.5 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.58 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 9.6 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 9.6 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.61 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.61 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.61 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.61 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.61 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 8QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Gillhurst Rd | 132 m | |
| Knightlow Rd | 140 m | |
| Gillhurst Rd | 170 m | |
| Knightlow Rd | 177 m | |
| Lordswood Rd | 226 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.02 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.02 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.02 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.71 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 3.34 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 3.34 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 8QD - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 900 m | |
| Pitts Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Warley Woods | 1.51 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 1.9 km | |
| The Grove | 2.13 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.91 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.94 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.32 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.01 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.35 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.36 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.4 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.49 km | |
| Mucklow Hill | 4.7 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.73 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46653500 |
| Longitude | -1.96610100 |
| OS Easting | 402400 |
| OS Northing | 0285400 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020259 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 073 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 073A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |