The postcode B17 9BF is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in December 2018 and is an active postcode. B17 9BF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B17 9BF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 9BF as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to B17 9BF is The Farthings which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Metchley Lane and is 134 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.23 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.25 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 9BF (for ages 11 and under) is The Blue Coat School Birmingham. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre.
The local pub for residents of B17 9BF is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.47 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 10.47 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 360 Mbps and an average upload speed of 180 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B17 9BF 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 9BF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 9BF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 9BF
| Introduction | December 2018 |
| 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 9BF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 318 m | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 402 m |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 494 m |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 591 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 692 m |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.13 km | |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.41 km | |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 1.58 km | |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.63 km | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.68 km | |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.79 km | |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.86 km | |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 9BF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 10.47 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.47 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 10.47 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 10.47 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 10.57 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 10.58 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.58 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.59 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 10.59 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 10.59 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.59 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 10.78 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 10.78 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 10.88 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 10.91 km | |
| Best Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 11.01 km | |
| Warley Wine Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 16, 2019 | 11.01 km | |
| New Street Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 11.08 km | |
| Rayhan's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 3, 2022 | 11.08 km | |
| Greedy Pig 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 11.11 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 9BF - Data from Apr 2022
| Metchley Lane | 134 m | |
| York St | 172 m | |
| High St | 181 m | |
| York St | 184 m | |
| York St | 195 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.23 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.25 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.07 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.09 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 9BF - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 712 m | |
| The Grove | 1.22 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.71 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.13 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.33 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.69 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.26 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.76 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.95 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 5.36 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.62 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 5.86 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B17 9BF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 360 Mbps | 360 Mbps | 360 Mbps |
| Upload | 180 Mbps | 180 Mbps | 180 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 360 | 180 |
Energy usage data for B17 9BF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46006900 |
| Longitude | -1.94487800 |
| OS Easting | 403842 |
| OS Northing | 0284680 |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018158 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 075 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 075D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |