The postcode B26 2DD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 2DD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 2DD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 B26 2DD as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B26 2DD is Partridge Road which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fontley Close and is 187 m away. The closest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, 832 m away.
The closest primary school to B26 2DD (for ages 11 and under) is The Oval School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 5, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cockshut Hill School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 10, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
Residents reported an average download speed of 135.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 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 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B26 2DD 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 B26 2DD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 2DD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 2DD
| 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 B26 2DD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 637 m |
| The Oval School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 716 m |
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 723 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 723 m |
| Hallmoor School | Special school | 4-19 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.07 km |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.09 km |
| Lea Hall Academy | Special school | 5-14 | 1.12 km | |
| Gossey Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 11, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Stechford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 1.47 km |
| Audley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.72 km |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.8 km |
| The Shirestone Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 2, 2014) | 1.85 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 2DD - Data from Apr 2022
| Fontley Close | 187 m | |
| Partridge Rd | 192 m | |
| Partridge Rd | 211 m | |
| Fontley Close | 254 m | |
| Kents Moat | 299 m | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 832 m | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 842 m | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 864 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 2DD - Data from Dec 2021
| Kent's Moat | 305 m | |
| York's Wood | 2.99 km | |
| Alcott Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 3.74 km | |
| Chelmsley Wood | 3.81 km | |
| Smith's Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 4.27 km | |
| Round Pool | 4.4 km | |
| Parkhill Wood | 4.65 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 4.75 km | |
| The Decoy | 4.78 km | |
| Bosworth's Wood | 4.93 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 4.93 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 4.94 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 5.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B26 2DD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 135.5 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 106.9 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 435.6 | 40 |
Energy usage data for B26 2DD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47437600 |
| Longitude | -1.79330900 |
| OS Easting | 414136 |
| OS Northing | 0286290 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Yardley |
| Electoral Ward | Yardley East |
| 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 | E33020224 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 062 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 062C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |