The postcode B20 2AB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B20 2AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B20 2AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 2AB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B20 2AB is The Coppice which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Denewood Avenue and is 104 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.12 km away at Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 1.3 km away.
The closest primary school to B20 2AB (for ages 11 and under) is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 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 2AB is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.27 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 6.24 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 127.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.1 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 4.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B20 2AB 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 2AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B20 2AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B20 2AB
| 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 2AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 257 m |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 409 m |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2014) | 581 m |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 657 m |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 727 m |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 933 m |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 966 m |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 29, 2015) | 1.14 km |
| Welford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Rookery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Grove School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.42 km | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.42 km | |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 1.46 km |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 1.56 km |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 22, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B20 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.16 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 6.24 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.27 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.27 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.27 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.27 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 6.3 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 6.35 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 6.35 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.44 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 6.46 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 6.48 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 6.48 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 6.48 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.48 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 6.48 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 6.48 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 6.52 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 6.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B20 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Denewood Avenue | 104 m | |
| Denewood Avenue | 131 m | |
| Church Lane | 178 m | |
| Hamstead Rd | 188 m | |
| Selbourne Rd | 215 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.12 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.12 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.12 km | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 1.3 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B20 2AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.11 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.16 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.28 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.88 km | |
| Perry Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.27 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 3.72 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 3.76 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.9 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 4.2 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 4.3 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 4.46 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.87 km | |
| High Wood | 5.01 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 5.33 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B20 2AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.5 Mbps | 127.1 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.1 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 109.4 | 16 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for B20 2AB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51479900 |
| Longitude | -1.92054600 |
| OS Easting | 405489 |
| OS Northing | 0290771 |
| 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: 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 | E33020098 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 032 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 032A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |