The postcode B23 6QN is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B23 6QN is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B23 6QN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 6QN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B23 6QN is St Georges Avenue which is centered 125 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Edwards Rd and is 56 m away. The closest railway station is Erdington Rail Station, 220 m away.
The closest primary school to B23 6QN (for ages 11 and under) is Abbey Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Edmund Campion Catholic School.
The local pub for residents of B23 6QN is Toby Carvery and is 9.2 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 21, 2020.
Policing for B23 6QN 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 6QN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B23 6QN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B23 6QN
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B23 6QN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highclare School | Independent school | 2-19 | 108 m | |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 108 m | |
| Osborne Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 216 m | |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 520 m | |
| Imedia School | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (March 5, 2020) | 571 m |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 754 m | |
| Yenton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 897 m | |
| Featherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Oscott Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Wylde Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Queensbury School | Special school | 11-19 | 1.25 km | |
| Court Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Birches Green Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Birches Green Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.37 km | |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Paget Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Erdington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Penns Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Stockland Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B23 6QN - 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 | 9 km | |
| Squiggles Entertainments | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 9.12 km | |
| Jelly Totz Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2020 | 9.2 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 9.2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B23 6QN - Data from Apr 2022
| Edwards Rd | 56 m | |
| Orchard Rd | 158 m | |
| Erdington Fire Station | 184 m | |
| Erdington Fire Station | 190 m | |
| Erdington Station | 200 m | |
| Erdington Rail Station | 220 m | |
| Erdington Rail Station | 246 m | |
| Chester Road Rail Station | 856 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 47.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B23 6QN - Data from Dec 2021
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 2.08 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 2.21 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 2.22 km | |
| The Dam | 2.28 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 2.33 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.36 km | |
| Black Pool | 2.82 km | |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | 2.85 km | |
| Dragonfly Pool | 2.95 km | |
| Grey Lake | 2.98 km | |
| Jones's Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Powell's Pool | 3.17 km | |
| Wyndley Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Wyndley Pool | 3.46 km | |
| The Belt | 3.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.52797300 |
| Longitude | -1.83648800 |
| OS Easting | 411190 |
| OS Northing | 0292246 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Erdington |
| Electoral Ward | Erdington |
| 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: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018149 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |