The postcode B18 4QS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B18 4QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B18 4QS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 4QS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B18 4QS is Allens Avenue which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bacchus Rd and is 151 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 249 m away at Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Jewellery Quarter Rail Station, 1.75 km away.
The closest primary school to B18 4QS (for ages 11 and under) is Benson Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 2, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys.
The local pub for residents of B18 4QS is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.97 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 6.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 60 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.4 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 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B18 4QS 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 4QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B18 4QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B18 4QS
| 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 4QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 330 m |
| James Watt Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 378 m |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 378 m |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 22, 2021) | 671 m |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 673 m |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 702 m |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 723 m | |
| Myles Academy | Special school | 13-19 | 742 m | |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 804 m |
| Grove School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 850 m |
| The Lambs Christian School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 17, 2019) | 951 m |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 958 m |
| Future First Independent School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Welford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Orion School | Independent school | 13-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.19 km |
| Holyhead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.21 km |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 29, 2015) | 1.3 km |
| Flexible Learning School | Independent school | 13-16 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.34 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B18 4QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.97 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.97 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.97 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.97 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.98 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 7.11 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.12 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 7.12 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.19 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.19 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.19 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.19 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.19 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.19 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.19 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.19 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.22 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 7.23 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 7.23 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 7.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B18 4QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Bacchus Rd | 151 m | |
| Bacchus Rd | 197 m | |
| Winson Green Metro | 204 m | |
| Winson Green Metro | 237 m | |
| Winson Green Metro Stop | 260 m | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 249 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 249 m | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 250 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B18 4QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.15 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.29 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.53 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.71 km | |
| Garden Grove | 3.73 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.86 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.18 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.32 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.52 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.86 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.86 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.88 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 4.92 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 4.96 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 5.01 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B18 4QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 43.2 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.4 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 4 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 26 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 79.5 | 11.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B18 4QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49826600 |
| Longitude | -1.93405300 |
| OS Easting | 404574 |
| OS Northing | 0288931 |
| 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 | E33020160 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 047 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 047C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |