The postcode B26 2EX is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 2EX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 2EX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 2EX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B26 2EX is Westcott Road which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Markfield Rd and is 240 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.31 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, 1.06 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 2EX (for ages 11 and under) is Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 4, 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 159.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 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.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B26 2EX 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 2EX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 2EX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 2EX
| 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 2EX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 317 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 457 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 477 m |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 742 m |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Hallmoor School | Special school | 4-19 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.16 km |
| The Oval School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Gossey Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 11, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Lea Hall Academy | Special school | 5-14 | 1.3 km | |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.69 km |
| The Shirestone Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 2, 2014) | 1.7 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.79 km | |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Tile Cross Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 2EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Markfield Rd | 240 m | |
| Blakenhale Rd | 242 m | |
| Cockshut Hill School | 244 m | |
| Blakenhale Rd | 251 m | |
| Markfield Rd | 256 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 4.31 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 4.31 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 2EX - Data from Dec 2021
| Kent's Moat | 352 m | |
| Alcott Wood | 2.89 km | |
| York's Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 3.33 km | |
| Chelmsley Wood | 3.6 km | |
| Round Pool | 4.21 km | |
| Smith's Wood | 4.27 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 4.44 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 4.48 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 4.54 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 4.59 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 4.62 km | |
| The Decoy | 4.68 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 4.77 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 4.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B26 2EX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 159.9 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.5 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 119.3 | 13 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 708 | 50.5 |
Energy usage data for B26 2EX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.47092800 |
| Longitude | -1.78854700 |
| OS Easting | 414461 |
| OS Northing | 0285909 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Yardley |
| Electoral Ward | Garretts 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 | E33020224 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 062 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 062D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |