The postcode B17 9GA is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in November 2009 and is an active postcode. B17 9GA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B17 9GA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.3 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 9GA as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to B17 9GA is Vine Terrace which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Greenfield Rd and is 61 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.95 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.55 km away.
The closest primary school to B17 9GA (for ages 11 and under) is Harborne Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on December 12, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre.
The local pub for residents of B17 9GA is MJ's Bar and is 10.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Seven Happy and is 12.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 3, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for B17 9GA 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 9GA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B17 9GA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B17 9GA
| Introduction | November 2009 |
| 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 9GA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 180 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 196 m |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 455 m |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 758 m |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.08 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 1.31 km | |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.58 km | |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.78 km | |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.84 km |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 2.1 km |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 2.13 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 2.16 km | |
| World's End Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 2.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B17 9GA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 10.46 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.46 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 10.49 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 10.77 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 10.81 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 11.07 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 11.13 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 11.2 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 11.2 km | |
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 12.37 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 12.39 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 12.49 km | |
| Chris's Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 16, 2021 | 12.58 km | |
| Seven Happy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 12.58 km | |
| Crispys | Awaiting Inspection | 12.6 km | |
| Wallbrook Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement December 14, 2020 | 12.6 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 12.61 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 12.61 km | |
| Kapoor Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 12.62 km | |
| The Apple Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2018 | 12.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B17 9GA - Data from Apr 2022
| Greenfield Rd | 61 m | |
| Greenfield Rd | 90 m | |
| Serpentine Rd | 118 m | |
| War Lane | 162 m | |
| Albert Rd | 169 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.95 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.95 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 3.95 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.55 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.21 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B17 9GA - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 543 m | |
| The Grove | 966 m | |
| Pitts Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.38 km | |
| Warley Woods | 2.64 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.93 km |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.08 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.01 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.09 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.29 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.67 km | |
| Cooper's Wood | 5.24 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 5.3 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 5.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B17 9GA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.9 Mbps | 64.4 Mbps | 79.98 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 19 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 68.3 | 17.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45795600 |
| Longitude | -1.95565900 |
| OS Easting | 403110 |
| OS Northing | 0284446 |
| 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 | E33020267 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 075 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 075C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |