The postcode B18 4LZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B18 4LZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B18 4LZ 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 4LZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B18 4LZ is James Turner Street which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Willes Rd and is 187 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 382 m away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.87 km away.
The closest primary school to B18 4LZ (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 Holyhead School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 5, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B18 4LZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.92 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 6.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 72.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.4 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. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B18 4LZ 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 4LZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B18 4LZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B18 4LZ
| 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 4LZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 165 m |
| James Watt Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 591 m |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 591 m |
| Myles Academy | Special school | 13-19 | 615 m | |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 817 m |
| Benson Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 899 m |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.06 km |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Holyhead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.16 km | |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Cape Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| City Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.26 km | |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 22, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Grove School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Orion School | Independent school | 13-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 1.31 km |
| Victoria Park Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 1.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B18 4LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.92 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.92 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.92 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.92 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.96 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.05 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 7.1 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 7.1 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.13 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.13 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.13 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.13 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.13 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.13 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.13 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.13 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.16 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 7.18 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 7.18 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 7.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B18 4LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Willes Rd | 187 m | |
| Lodge Rd | 197 m | |
| Willes Rd | 200 m | |
| Winson Green Prison | 251 m | |
| Winson Green Prison | 255 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 382 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 383 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 384 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.88 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B18 4LZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.7 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 2.92 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.63 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.68 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.76 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.92 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.98 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.02 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.34 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 4.46 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 4.55 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.72 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.85 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 4.89 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B18 4LZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 72.1 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.1 Mbps | 7.4 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.5 | 2.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 89.1 | 8.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B18 4LZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49574400 |
| Longitude | -1.94201100 |
| OS Easting | 404034 |
| OS Northing | 0288650 |
| 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 |