Postcode B20 1AZ (Birmingham) Terminated December 1990

Map showing B20 1AZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B20 1AZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in July 1990 and terminated in December 1990.B20 1AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B20 1AZ 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 1AZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to B20 1AZ is Ashcombe Avenue which is centered 114 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashcombe Avenue and is 65 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.05 km away at Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 1.54 km away.

The closest primary school to B20 1AZ (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 1AZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.01 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 5.01 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for B20 1AZ 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 1AZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Ashcombe Avenue 114 m
Woodcroft Avenue 196 m
Friary Road 232 m
Brosil Avenue 239 m
Grestone Avenue 262 m
Wheaton Vale 280 m
Beechwood 290 m
Hawthorn Park 325 m
Lofthouse Road 357 m
Stockwell Road 357 m
College Road 431 m
Oxhill Road 499 m
Silvercroft Avenue 502 m
B4124 2.46 km
A4040 3.57 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode B20 1AZ

Introduction July 1990
Termination December 1990
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Grestone Academy Requires improvement
(February 6, 2020)
330 m
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Good
(April 25, 2017)
572 m
Rookery School Good
(February 1, 2018)
764 m
St John Wall Catholic School Good
(April 4, 2017)
864 m
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2014)
879 m
William Murdoch Primary School Good
(April 29, 2015)
1.01 km
Hamstead Hall Academy Good
(January 22, 2019)
1.19 km
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.21 km
Cherry Orchard Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.23 km
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
1.31 km
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
1.34 km
Grove School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.49 km
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.5 km
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.59 km
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Good
(July 4, 2018)
1.6 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1.6 km
Dorrington Academy Outstanding
(November 7, 2019)
1.68 km
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.92 km
St Mark's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2012)
1.92 km
Hamstead Infant School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.96 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ashcombe Avenue Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Ashcombe Avenue Bus Stop/Station 65 m
University Campus Bus Stop/Station 328 m
University Campus Bus Stop/Station 403 m
Stockwell Rd Bus Stop/Station 460 m
Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.05 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.05 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.05 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 1.54 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 1.54 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 1.59 km
East Midlands Airport Air 53.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 1.66 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 1.91 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 2.94 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.72 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.01 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 4.15 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 4.63 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 4.7 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.73 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 4.78 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.51866700
Longitude -1.93953500
OS Easting 404200
OS Northing 0291200
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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