The postcode B17 8QJ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B17 8QJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B17 8QJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 8QJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B17 8QJ is Lordswood Road which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lordswood Rd and is 21 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.19 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 2.56 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 8QJ (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 8QJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.61 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 9.61 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B17 8QJ 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 8QJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 8QJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 8QJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 8QJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 486 m | |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 616 m |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 699 m | |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 862 m | |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.09 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.22 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.6 km | |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| Abbey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.64 km | |
| Abbey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.8 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 8QJ - 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 | 9.49 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 9.5 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 9.53 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.61 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.61 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.61 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.61 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.64 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 9.64 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 9.64 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.7 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.78 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 9.81 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 9.81 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.81 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.81 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.81 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.81 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.81 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 8QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Lordswood Rd | 21 m | |
| Gillhurst Rd | 53 m | |
| Gillhurst Rd | 75 m | |
| Lordswood Rd | 90 m | |
| Elm Tree Rd | 125 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.19 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.19 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.2 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.56 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 3.23 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 3.24 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 8QJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 809 m | |
| Pitts Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Warley Woods | 1.63 km | |
| The Grove | 1.94 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 2.09 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.77 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.14 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.23 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.88 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.17 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.52 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.53 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.55 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.62 km | |
| Mucklow Hill | 4.69 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46469200 |
| Longitude | -1.96585200 |
| OS Easting | 402417 |
| OS Northing | 0285195 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Quinton |
| 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: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020258 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 073 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 073D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |