The postcode B18 5JR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B18 5JR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B18 5JR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 5JR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B18 5JR is South Road Avenue which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Musgrave Road and is 231 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 446 m away at Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Jewellery Quarter Rail Station, 1.27 km away.
The closest primary school to B18 5JR (for ages 11 and under) is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 22, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Handsworth School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 5, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B18 5JR is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 7.36 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 7.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 89.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.5 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 2.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B18 5JR 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 5JR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B18 5JR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B18 5JR
| 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 5JR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 22, 2021) | 285 m |
| Benson Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 296 m |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 317 m |
| The Lambs Christian School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 17, 2019) | 341 m |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 420 m |
| Welford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 728 m |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 746 m |
| Future First Independent School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 792 m |
| Flexible Learning School | Independent school | 13-16 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 895 m |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 933 m | |
| James Watt Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 942 m |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 942 m |
| Values Academy | Special school | 11-17 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 984 m |
| Grove School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Brookfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.04 km | |
| Anglesey Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Orion School | Independent school | 13-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 1.21 km |
| Nishkam High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.23 km |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B18 5JR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 7.34 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 7.36 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.36 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 7.36 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.36 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 7.46 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 7.48 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.51 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.57 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.57 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 7.58 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.58 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.58 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.58 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.58 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.61 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 7.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B18 5JR - Data from Apr 2022
| Musgrave Road | 231 m | |
| Musgrave Road | 240 m | |
| Park Rd | 295 m | |
| Rose Hill Rd | 307 m | |
| Soho Ave | 321 m | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 446 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 446 m | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 446 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B18 5JR - Data from Dec 2021
| Halfmoon Plantation | 2.99 km | |
| Garden Grove | 3.82 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.89 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.06 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.07 km | |
| Swan Pool | 4.11 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 4.13 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.41 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 4.66 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.77 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.86 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.01 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 5.03 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 5.37 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B18 5JR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 89.4 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.5 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% | 19.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 96.3 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B18 5JR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49812500 |
| Longitude | -1.92490600 |
| OS Easting | 405195 |
| OS Northing | 0288916 |
| 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 | E33020163 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 047 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 047B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |