The postcode B18 4LW is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B18 4LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B18 4LW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 B18 4LW as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B18 4LW is Foundry Road which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Foundry Rd and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 510 m away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Jewellery Quarter Rail Station, 1.95 km away.
The closest primary school to B18 4LW (for ages 11 and under) is Oasis Academy Foundry. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 23, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys.
The local pub for residents of B18 4LW is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 7.13 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 7.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 88.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B18 4LW is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Heart of Birmingham Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B18 4LW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B18 4LW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B18 4LW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 B18 4LW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 75 m |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 635 m |
| James Watt Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 728 m |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 728 m |
| Myles Academy | Special school | 13-19 | 816 m | |
| Benson Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 867 m |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| City Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.1 km | |
| Orion School | Independent school | 13-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.12 km |
| Cape Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Barford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.2 km |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Future First Independent School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.28 km | |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 22, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 1.31 km |
| Holyhead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B18 4LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 7.13 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.13 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 7.13 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.13 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 7.17 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.26 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 7.31 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 7.31 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.34 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.34 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.34 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.34 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.34 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.34 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.34 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.34 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.37 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 7.39 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 7.39 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 7.39 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B18 4LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Foundry Rd | 62 m | |
| Lodge Rd | 100 m | |
| Winson Green Prison | 116 m | |
| Winson Green Prison | 122 m | |
| Winson Green Prison | 216 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 510 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 511 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 512 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 1.95 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 1.95 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 2.02 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B18 4LW - Data from Dec 2021
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.78 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 2.93 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.61 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.75 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.88 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.89 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 4.18 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.19 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.45 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.52 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 4.62 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 4.7 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.93 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.94 km | |
| The Grove | 4.99 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B18 4LW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 88.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.4 Mbps | 21 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% | 11.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 119.6 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B18 4LW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49412500 |
| Longitude | -1.94045200 |
| OS Easting | 404140 |
| OS Northing | 0288470 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Ladywood |
| Electoral Ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| 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) |
Heart of Birmingham Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020162 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 047 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 047E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |