Postcode B20 1JQ (Birmingham) Terminated June 1996

Map showing B20 1JQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B20 1JQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1995 and terminated in June 1996.B20 1JQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B20 1JQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 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 1JQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to B20 1JQ is Westover Road which is centered 91 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Vernon Ave and is 51 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.77 km away at Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 837 m away.

The closest primary school to B20 1JQ (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 Hamstead Hall Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 22, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of B20 1JQ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 4.72 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 4.67 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Westover Road 91 m
Sedgley Grove 91 m
Underwood Road 102 m
Medcroft Avenue 151 m
Greenridge Road 193 m
Bewlys Avenue 207 m
Leopold Avenue 244 m
Vernon Avenue 261 m
Elmbank Grove 262 m
Weeford Drive 277 m
Sunningdale Close 316 m
Deerhurst Road 335 m
Camplin Crescent 344 m
Hamstead Hall Road 348 m
Craythorne Avenue 367 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B20 1JQ

Introduction January 1995
Termination June 1996
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 1JQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Grestone Academy Requires improvement
(February 6, 2020)
400 m
Hamstead Hall Academy Good
(January 22, 2019)
607 m
Dorrington Academy Outstanding
(November 7, 2019)
1.11 km
Cherry Orchard Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.12 km
St Mark's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(July 4, 2012)
1.2 km
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Good
(April 25, 2017)
1.28 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2014)
1.32 km
Hamstead Junior School Good
(September 16, 2021)
1.33 km
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.34 km
St John Wall Catholic School Good
(April 4, 2017)
1.42 km
Hamstead Infant School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.45 km
Rookery School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.47 km
Ferndale Primary School Requires improvement
(November 15, 2018)
1.54 km
William Murdoch Primary School Good
(April 29, 2015)
1.67 km
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Good
(July 4, 2018)
1.93 km
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
2.03 km
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
2.07 km
Grove School Good
(May 16, 2018)
2.14 km
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
2.22 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 2.26 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Vernon Ave Bus Stop/Station 51 m
Vernon Ave Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Grestone School Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Grestone School Bus Stop/Station 263 m
Vernon Avenue Bus Stop/Station 436 m
Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.77 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.77 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.77 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 837 m
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 841 m
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 889 m
East Midlands Airport Air 53.01 km

Nearby Nature

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

Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 755 m
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 1.34 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 1.95 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 2.47 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.04 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.06 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 4.46 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 4.81 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 4.86 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.52495800
Longitude -1.93657800
OS Easting 404400
OS Northing 0291900
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19701
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 E33023218
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 133
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 133F
Output Area / Small Area 4C1