The postcode B23 7RZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in March 2019.B23 7RZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B23 7RZ 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 7RZ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to B23 7RZ is Boulton Walk which is centered 122 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gipsy Lane and is 172 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.63 km away at St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Gravelly Hill Rail Station, 1.35 km away.
The closest primary school to B23 7RZ (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 7RZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 8.93 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 8.72 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B23 7RZ 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 7RZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B23 7RZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B23 7RZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | March 2019 |
| 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 7RZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 268 m |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 275 m |
| The Pines Special School | Special school | 3-16 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 439 m |
| Stockland Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 688 m |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Wilson Stuart School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 20, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Featherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.42 km | |
| Oscott Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 1.47 km |
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.54 km | |
| Story Wood School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2013) | 1.59 km |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 17, 2021) | 1.65 km |
| Oscott Academy | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.66 km |
| Court Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Imedia School | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (March 5, 2020) | 1.81 km |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B23 7RZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 8.7 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 8.72 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 8.8 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 8.8 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 8.82 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 8.93 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.93 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 8.93 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 8.93 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 8.99 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.09 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.09 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.11 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.12 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.12 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.12 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.12 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.12 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.12 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B23 7RZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Gipsy Lane | 172 m | |
| Gipsy Lane | 214 m | |
| Woolmore Rd | 246 m | |
| Woolmore Rd | 266 m | |
| North Park Rd | 289 m | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.63 km | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.63 km | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.63 km | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 49.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B23 7RZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 464 m | |
| Witton Lakes | 766 m | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.45 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.22 km | |
| Powell's Pool | 3.94 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 4.23 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 4.33 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 4.38 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 4.51 km | |
| The Dam | 4.52 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.53 km | |
| Wyndley Wood | 4.56 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 4.57 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 4.57 km | |
| Holly Wood | 4.57 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.52254800 |
| Longitude | -1.86931600 |
| OS Easting | 408964 |
| OS Northing | 0291638 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020073 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 026D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |