The postcode B21 8DJ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B21 8DJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B21 8DJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 B21 8DJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B21 8DJ is Clent Road which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Farcroft Rd and is 266 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.08 km away at Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 1.46 km away.
The closest primary school to B21 8DJ (for ages 11 and under) is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 8, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holyhead School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 5, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B21 8DJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.44 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 5.44 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 94.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 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 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B21 8DJ 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 B21 8DJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B21 8DJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B21 8DJ
| 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 B21 8DJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 384 m |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 405 m |
| Rookery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 428 m |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 450 m |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 611 m |
| Holyhead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 620 m |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 29, 2015) | 654 m |
| St John Wall Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 763 m |
| Grove School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 958 m |
| Wattville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.01 km | |
| Myles Academy | Special school | 13-19 | 1.05 km | |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2014) | 1.14 km |
| James Watt Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Sandwell Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 17, 2014) | 1.48 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.71 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 1.73 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B21 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 5.44 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 5.44 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.44 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 5.44 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 5.44 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 5.56 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 5.58 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 5.65 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.65 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 5.66 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 5.66 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 5.66 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.66 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 5.66 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 5.66 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 5.68 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 5.68 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 5.69 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 5.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B21 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Farcroft Rd | 266 m | |
| Antrobus Rd | 313 m | |
| Farcroft Rd | 326 m | |
| Antrobus Rd | 341 m | |
| Sandwell Rd | 364 m | |
| Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.08 km | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.08 km | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.08 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.46 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B21 8DJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Swan Pool | 2.18 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.34 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.43 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 2.47 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.26 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 3.44 km | |
| Perry Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 3.75 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.93 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 4.11 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 4.19 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.4 km | |
| Holly Wood | 4.7 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 4.98 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B21 8DJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 70.3 Mbps | 94.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.4 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.3 | 2 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 87.5 | 11.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for B21 8DJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51053300 |
| Longitude | -1.94485000 |
| OS Easting | 403840 |
| OS Northing | 0290295 |
| 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 | Holyhead |
| 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: 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 | E33020106 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 034 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 034D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |