The postcode B23 5EA is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B23 5EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B23 5EA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 B23 5EA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B23 5EA is Nesscliffe Grove which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chipstead Rd and is 133 m away. The closest railway station is Erdington Rail Station, 1.59 km away.
The closest primary school to B23 5EA (for ages 11 and under) is Oasis Academy Short Heath. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 12, 2018.
The local pub for residents of B23 5EA is Toby Carvery and is 8.37 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 21, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 8.93 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 163.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.6 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B23 5EA is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Birmingham East and North is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B23 5EA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B23 5EA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B23 5EA
| 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 B23 5EA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 454 m |
| Oscott Academy | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 461 m |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 534 m |
| Court Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 545 m |
| Story Wood School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2013) | 765 m |
| Wilson Stuart School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 20, 2019) | 805 m |
| Featherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 17, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Twickenham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 27, 2016) | 1.31 km |
| Warren Farm Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| The Pines Special School | Special school | 3-16 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Boldmere Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (September 13, 2011) | 1.43 km |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (November 16, 2011) | 1.43 km |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Stockland Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 8, 2014) | 1.56 km |
| Osborne Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.72 km | |
| Imedia School | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (March 5, 2020) | 1.72 km |
| Kingsthorne Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 9, 2017) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B23 5EA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 8.17 km | |
| Squiggles Entertainments | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 8.31 km | |
| Jelly Totz Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2020 | 8.37 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 8.37 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 8.93 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 8.95 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 9 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 9 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 9.06 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 9.15 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.25 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.25 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.25 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.25 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.37 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.37 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.4 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.4 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.4 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B23 5EA - Data from Apr 2022
| Chipstead Rd | 133 m | |
| Witton Lodge Rd | 141 m | |
| Chipstead Rd | 159 m | |
| Turfpits Lane | 162 m | |
| Sheddington Rd | 178 m | |
| Erdington Rail Station | 1.59 km | |
| Erdington Rail Station | 1.61 km | |
| Chester Road Rail Station | 1.76 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 48.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B23 5EA - Data from Dec 2021
| Witton Lakes | 1.17 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 2 km | |
| Powell's Pool | 2.23 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 2.65 km | |
| Wyndley Wood | 2.85 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 2.92 km | |
| Wyndley Pool | 2.94 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.98 km | |
| Holly Hurst | 3.11 km | |
| Hill Hurst | 3.38 km | |
| The Dam | 3.41 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 3.45 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 3.49 km | |
| Keeper's Pool | 3.5 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 3.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B23 5EA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.5 Mbps | 163.3 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 15 Mbps | 17.6 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 88.7 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 502.2 | 38.7 |
Energy usage data for B23 5EA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.53657800 |
| Longitude | -1.85874800 |
| OS Easting | 409678 |
| OS Northing | 0293200 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Erdington |
| Electoral Ward | Perry Common |
| 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) |
Birmingham East and North |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020052 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 020B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |