Postcode B23 7RT (Birmingham)

Map showing B23 7RT and nearby postcodes

The postcode B23 7RT is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B23 7RT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B23 7RT 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 7RT as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to B23 7RT is Taylors Orchard which is centered 103 m away.

The nearest bus stop is North Park Rd and is 66 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.57 km away at Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station, 1.37 km away.

The closest primary school to B23 7RT (for ages 11 and under) is Brookvale Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 14, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Prince Albert High School.

The local pub for residents of B23 7RT is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 8.67 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 8.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 137.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B23 7RT 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B23 7RT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B23 7RT, and the approximate distance away.

Taylors Orchard 103 m
Boulton Walk 178 m
Apple Tree Close 179 m
Shakespeare Road 203 m
Chaucer Close 225 m
Byron Avenue 234 m
Shelley Drive 271 m
Mallard Drive 291 m
Brookvale Park Road 324 m
Ivyfield Road 413 m
Gipsy Lane 416 m
North Park Road 423 m
Brookvale Road 461 m
Marsh Hill 556 m
The Ridgeway 637 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B23 7RT

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 B23 7RT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
305 m
Marsh Hill Primary School Good
(June 20, 2018)
390 m
The Pines Special School Good
(July 10, 2019)
684 m
Stockland Green School Good
(November 22, 2017)
959 m
Wilson Stuart School Outstanding
(March 20, 2019)
1.25 km
Prince Albert High School 1.27 km
North Birmingham Academy Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.29 km
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.29 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.44 km
Oasis Academy Short Heath Good
(December 12, 2018)
1.48 km
Hawthorn Primary School Requires improvement
(November 17, 2021)
1.55 km
Featherstone Primary School Good
(November 20, 2019)
1.56 km
Story Wood School Outstanding
(December 12, 2013)
1.58 km
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.64 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
1.64 km
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School 1.67 km
Oscott Academy Good
(September 30, 2021)
1.7 km
Oscott Manor School Good
(April 25, 2017)
1.71 km
Court Farm Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.84 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.86 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B23 7RT - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B23 7RT - Data from Apr 2022

North Park Rd Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Brookvale Rd Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Brookvale Rd Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Gipsy Lane Bus Stop/Station 139 m
North Park Rd Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 4.57 km
Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 4.57 km
Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 4.57 km
Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station Rail 1.37 km
Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station Rail 1.39 km
Gravelly Hill Rail Station Rail 1.6 km
East Midlands Airport Air 49.93 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B23 7RT - Data from Dec 2021

Brookvale Park Inland Water 672 m
Witton Lakes Inland Water 742 m
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 2.19 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Powell's Pool Inland Water 4.02 km
Longmoor Pool Inland Water 4.24 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.28 km
Westwood Coppice Woodland Or Forest 4.3 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.36 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.64 km
Wyndley Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.67 km
The Dam Inland Water 4.76 km
Wyndley Pool Inland Water 4.76 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B23 7RT - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 133.5 Mbps 137.4 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 15.5 Mbps 15.4 Mbps 30 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3 0
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 156.6 17.6
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 147,479 kWh - mean 13,407 kWh : median 11,507 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 67,632 kWh - mean 6,763 kWh : median 3,153 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B23 7RT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.52279500
Longitude -1.87333900
OS Easting 408691
OS Northing 0291665
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2839
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Erdington
Electoral Ward Stockland Green
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)
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

2011 Census

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 E33020057
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 022
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 022C
Output Area / Small Area 4A1