Postcode B20 3RU (Birmingham)

Map showing B20 3RU and nearby postcodes

The postcode B20 3RU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B20 3RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B20 3RU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 3RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B20 3RU is Aspen Gardens which is centered 82 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Robert Rd and is 27 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.94 km away at Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 1.08 km away.

The closest primary school to B20 3RU (for ages 11 and under) is St Clare's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 4, 2018. 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 3RU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.79 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 6.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B20 3RU 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 3RU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B20 3RU, and the approximate distance away.

Aspen Gardens 82 m
Maxwell Avenue 109 m
Wilton Road 120 m
Church Vale 129 m
Hylda Road 144 m
Robert Road 168 m
David Road 169 m
Brackley Avenue 183 m
Putney Avenue 189 m
Chalfont Road 197 m
Hutton Road 198 m
Trinity Way 198 m
Paul Byrne Court 224 m
Upper Grosvenor Road 246 m
Winston Drive 266 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B20 3RU

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 3RU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Clare's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(October 4, 2018)
204 m
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Good
(July 4, 2018)
286 m
Westminster Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
430 m
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Requires improvement
(January 24, 2019)
586 m
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
732 m
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
775 m
Welford Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
881 m
Sacred Heart Catholic School 950 m
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2014)
986 m
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.05 km
Cherry Orchard Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.13 km
King Edward VI Handsworth School Outstanding
(February 5, 2014)
1.21 km
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Outstanding
(April 24, 2015)
1.32 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.35 km
Grove School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.35 km
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Requires improvement
(September 22, 2021)
1.36 km
William Murdoch Primary School Good
(April 29, 2015)
1.37 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.39 km
The Lambs Christian School Outstanding
(January 17, 2019)
1.41 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1.43 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B20 3RU - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B20 3RU - Data from Apr 2022

Robert Rd Bus Stop/Station 27 m
Robert Rd Bus Stop/Station 28 m
Church Hill Rd Bus Stop/Station 289 m
Church Hill Rd Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Church Hill Rd Bus Stop/Station 297 m
Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.94 km
Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.94 km
Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.94 km
Perry Barr Rail Station Rail 1.08 km
Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station Rail 2.07 km
East Midlands Airport Air 52.89 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B20 3RU - Data from Dec 2021

Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 2.45 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.4 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 3.48 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 3.59 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 3.75 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.3 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.57 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.72 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.96 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 5 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 5.41 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 6.43 km

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 67,828 kWh - mean 13,566 kWh : median 10,094 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B20 3RU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.51132500
Longitude -1.91518800
OS Easting 405853
OS Northing 0290385
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2014
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Perry Barr
Electoral Ward Birchfield
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: Challenged Asian terraces
Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020113
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 035
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 035D
Output Area / Small Area 4B1