The postcode B24 8QN is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B24 8QN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B24 8QN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 B24 8QN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B24 8QN is Kingsmere Close which is centered 93 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wood End Lane and is 110 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.07 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Gravelly Hill Rail Station, 417 m away.
The closest primary school to B24 8QN (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 10.47 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 82.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.5 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.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B24 8QN 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 B24 8QN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B24 8QN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B24 8QN
| 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 B24 8QN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School | Academy | 3-11 | 360 m | |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 469 m |
| Queensbury School | Special school | 11-19 | 494 m | |
| Erdington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 544 m |
| Oscott Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 675 m |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 829 m |
| Imedia School | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (March 5, 2020) | 991 m |
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.04 km | |
| Stockland Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Featherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Birches Green Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Birches Green Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Osborne Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.31 km | |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.52 km | |
| The Pines Special School | Special school | 3-16 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Highclare School | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.6 km | |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.6 km | |
| Brookvale Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 1.78 km |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B24 8QN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 10.45 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 10.47 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 10.56 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 10.56 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 10.58 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 10.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B24 8QN - Data from Apr 2022
| Wood End Lane | 110 m | |
| Wood End Lane | 140 m | |
| St Mary & St John Church | 221 m | |
| St Mary & St John Church | 232 m | |
| Wheelwright Rd | 237 m | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 5.07 km | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 5.07 km | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 5.08 km | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 417 m | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 444 m | |
| Gravelly Hill Rail Station | 451 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 49.12 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B24 8QN - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 1.38 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.28 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 3.3 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 3.5 km | |
| The Dam | 3.64 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 3.69 km | |
| Black Pool | 3.71 km | |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | 3.71 km | |
| Dragonfly Pool | 3.8 km | |
| Grey Lake | 3.85 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.2 km | |
| Jones's Wood | 4.35 km | |
| Powell's Pool | 4.42 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 4.48 km | |
| Wyndley Wood | 4.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B24 8QN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 82.8 Mbps | 82.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.5 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 92.8 | 10.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B24 8QN - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51588500 |
| Longitude | -1.84590500 |
| OS Easting | 410554 |
| OS Northing | 0290900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Erdington |
| Electoral Ward | Gravelly Hill |
| 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 | E33020088 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 031 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 031C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |