Postcode B20 1AH (Birmingham)

Map showing B20 1AH and nearby postcodes

The postcode B20 1AH is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B20 1AH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B20 1AH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 B20 1AH as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to B20 1AH is Beechwood which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashcombe Avenue and is 249 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.28 km away at Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 1.31 km away.

The closest primary school to B20 1AH (for ages 11 and under) is Grestone Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on February 6, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 23, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of B20 1AH is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.06 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 5.06 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 65 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10 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 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B20 1AH 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B20 1AH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B20 1AH, and the approximate distance away.

Beechwood 41 m
Wheaton Vale 58 m
Hawthorn Park 86 m
Woodcroft Avenue 146 m
Ashcombe Avenue 149 m
Grestone Avenue 160 m
The Spinney 182 m
Hawthorn Park Drive 187 m
Shireland Close 189 m
May Tree Grove 195 m
High Trees 199 m
Brosil Avenue 205 m
Hamstead Hall Road 272 m
Bett Road 273 m
Friary Road 281 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B20 1AH

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B20 1AH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Grestone Academy Requires improvement
(February 6, 2020)
174 m
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Good
(April 25, 2017)
828 m
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2014)
843 m
Rookery School Good
(February 1, 2018)
938 m
Cherry Orchard Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.01 km
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.05 km
Hamstead Hall Academy Good
(January 22, 2019)
1.08 km
St John Wall Catholic School Good
(April 4, 2017)
1.12 km
William Murdoch Primary School Good
(April 29, 2015)
1.13 km
Dorrington Academy Outstanding
(November 7, 2019)
1.42 km
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Good
(July 4, 2018)
1.53 km
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
1.55 km
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
1.56 km
Grove School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.6 km
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.7 km
St Mark's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2012)
1.7 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1.72 km
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.82 km
Hamstead Junior School Good
(September 16, 2021)
1.85 km
Hamstead Infant School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.9 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B20 1AH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
4.97 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.06 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
5.06 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
5.06 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
5.06 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
5.06 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
5.11 km
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
5.17 km
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
5.17 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
5.22 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
5.25 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.25 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
5.27 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
5.27 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
5.27 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.27 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
5.27 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
5.27 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
5.31 km
A G Barr Distributors/Transporters Exempt
July 29, 2019
5.42 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B20 1AH - Data from Apr 2022

Ashcombe Avenue Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Ashcombe Avenue Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Hamstead Hall Rd Bus Stop/Station 326 m
Grestone School Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Grestone School Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.28 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.28 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.28 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 1.31 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 1.31 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 1.36 km
East Midlands Airport Air 53.34 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B20 1AH - Data from Dec 2021

Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 1.67 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.05 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 2.68 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 4.41 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 4.54 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.57 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.57 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 4.82 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B20 1AH - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 72.1 Mbps 65 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.5 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17 10
30-300 Mbps 0% 88.6 13
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

22 meters consuming 388,918 kWh - mean 17,678 kWh : median 17,539 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B20 1AH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.52011200
Longitude -1.93648200
OS Easting 404407
OS Northing 0291361
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14171
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Perry Barr
Electoral Ward Handsworth Wood
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000025
Travel To Work Area Birmingham

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Achieving minorities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023220
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 133
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 133B
Output Area / Small Area 4C1