The postcode B17 8QQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in December 2001 and is an active postcode. B17 8QQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B17 8QQ 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 8QQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to B17 8QQ is Ellesboro' Road which is centered 207 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Knightlow Rd and is 281 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.66 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 2.8 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 8QQ (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 8QQ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.15 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 9.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B17 8QQ 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 8QQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 8QQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 8QQ
| Introduction | December 2001 |
| 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 8QQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 58 m | |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 419 m | |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 574 m |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 850 m | |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 976 m |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.09 km |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.37 km |
| Abbey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Abbey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 14, 2013) | 1.53 km |
| Shireland Technology Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.53 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.54 km |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 8QQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 9.1 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.1 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 9.12 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.15 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.15 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.15 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.15 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.2 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 9.2 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 9.2 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.24 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.31 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.35 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.35 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.35 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.35 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.35 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.35 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.35 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.36 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 8QQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Knightlow Rd | 281 m | |
| Knightlow Rd | 291 m | |
| Hagley Road West | 419 m | |
| Hagley Road West | 428 m | |
| Meadow Rd | 448 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.66 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.66 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.66 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.8 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 3.06 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 3.06 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 8QQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 943 m | |
| Warley Woods | 1.58 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 1.74 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 1.84 km | |
| The Grove | 2.33 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.73 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.26 km |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.27 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.25 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.37 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.43 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.5 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.54 km | |
| Mucklow Hill | 4.94 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 5.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B17 8QQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46929200 |
| Longitude | -1.96328100 |
| OS Easting | 402591 |
| OS Northing | 0285705 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| 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 | 6A1 |