The postcode B20 1BQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B20 1BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B20 1BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 1BQ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to B20 1BQ is Browns Green which is centered 109 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Somerset Rd and is 123 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.31 km away at Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 1.35 km away.
The closest primary school to B20 1BQ (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 1BQ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.4 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 5.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 95 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 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.
Policing for B20 1BQ 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 B20 1BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B20 1BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B20 1BQ
| 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 B20 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 509 m |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2014) | 568 m |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 690 m |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 698 m |
| Rookery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 934 m |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 29, 2015) | 1.03 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St John Wall Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Grove School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.58 km | |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.68 km |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2012) | 1.76 km |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.81 km |
| Welford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B20 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 5.3 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 5.38 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 5.4 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.4 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 5.4 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 5.4 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 5.44 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 5.5 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 5.5 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.56 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 5.59 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.59 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 5.61 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 5.61 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 5.61 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.61 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 5.61 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 5.61 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 5.65 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 5.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B20 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Somerset Rd | 123 m | |
| Hamstead Hall Rd | 149 m | |
| Somerset Rd | 167 m | |
| Park Hill Drive | 355 m | |
| Park Hill Drive | 376 m | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.31 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.31 km | |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.31 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B20 1BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Garden Grove | 1.46 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.01 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.41 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.47 km | |
| Perry Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 3.58 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 3.88 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 4.26 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 4.48 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.55 km | |
| High Wood | 4.63 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 4.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B20 1BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.3 Mbps | 95 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.6 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51891400 |
| Longitude | -1.93157600 |
| OS Easting | 404740 |
| OS Northing | 0291228 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020099 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 032 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 032D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |