The postcode B23 7RU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B23 7RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B23 7RU 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 7RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B23 7RU is Taylors Orchard which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gipsy Lane and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.68 km away at Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station, 1.48 km away.
The closest primary school to B23 7RU (for ages 11 and under) is Marsh Hill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 20, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Prince Albert High School.
The local pub for residents of B23 7RU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 8.72 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 8.5 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 106.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.2 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 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B23 7RU 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 7RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B23 7RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B23 7RU
| 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 7RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 279 m |
| Brookvale Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 351 m |
| The Pines Special School | Special school | 3-16 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 588 m |
| Stockland Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 879 m |
| Wilson Stuart School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 20, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.19 km |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Featherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 17, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| Story Wood School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2013) | 1.49 km |
| Oscott Academy | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| Oscott Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.64 km | |
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 1.66 km |
| Court Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.97 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B23 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 8.48 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 8.5 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 8.58 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 8.58 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 8.61 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 8.72 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.72 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 8.72 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 8.72 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 8.77 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 8.87 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 8.87 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.89 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 8.9 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 8.9 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 8.9 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 8.9 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 8.9 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 8.9 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 8.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B23 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Gipsy Lane | 48 m | |
| Gipsy Lane | 55 m | |
| North Park Rd | 171 m | |
| Brookvale Rd | 181 m | |
| Brookvale Rd | 199 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.68 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.68 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.68 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.5 km | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 1.57 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 49.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B23 7RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Witton Lakes | 652 m | |
| Brookvale Park | 667 m | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.23 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.02 km | |
| Powell's Pool | 3.92 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 4.15 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 4.22 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.31 km | |
| Holly Wood | 4.36 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 4.37 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.43 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 4.54 km | |
| Wyndley Wood | 4.57 km | |
| Wyndley Pool | 4.65 km | |
| The Dam | 4.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B23 7RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 106.1 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 121 | 11.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B23 7RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.52350400 |
| Longitude | -1.87215800 |
| OS Easting | 408771 |
| OS Northing | 0291744 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33020057 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 022C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |