The postcode B17 8RF is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1996 and terminated in June 1997.B17 8RF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B17 8RF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 8RF as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to B17 8RF is Croftdown Road which is centered 135 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fitz Roy Avenue and is 158 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.57 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 2.79 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 8RF (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 8RF is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.73 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 9.73 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B17 8RF 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 8RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 8RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 8RF
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| Termination | June 1997 |
| 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 8RF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 521 m | |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 558 m |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 865 m |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 889 m | |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.12 km | |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.32 km | |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| World's End Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.37 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.44 km |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Abbey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| Abbey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 1.89 km |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.9 km |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 8RF - 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 | 9.51 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 9.54 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 9.58 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 9.73 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 9.73 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 9.73 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.73 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.73 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.73 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.73 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.82 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 9.85 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 9.89 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 9.89 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 9.89 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.92 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.92 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.93 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.93 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 8RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Fitz Roy Avenue | 158 m | |
| Fitz Roy Avenue | 183 m | |
| Court Oak Grove | 304 m | |
| Earls Court Rd | 317 m | |
| The Court Oak | 326 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.57 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.57 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.57 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.79 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 3.38 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 3.38 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 8RF - Data from Dec 2021
| Pitts Wood | 930 m | |
| Moor Pool | 1.21 km | |
| Warley Woods | 1.45 km | |
| The Grove | 2.05 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 2.15 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.34 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.22 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.58 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.2 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.24 km | |
| Mucklow Hill | 4.25 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.29 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.41 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.45 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46290500 |
| Longitude | -1.97212400 |
| OS Easting | 401991 |
| OS Northing | 0284996 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: 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 | E33020260 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 073 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 073C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |