The postcode B26 2JH is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 2JH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 2JH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 2JH as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B26 2JH is Cockshut Hill which is centered 154 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Duncroft Rd and is 41 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.3 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, 1.4 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 2JH (for ages 11 and under) is Lyndon Green Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 11, 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
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B26 2JH 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 2JH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 2JH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 2JH
| 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 2JH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 50 m |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 748 m |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 782 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 792 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 793 m |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 909 m |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.05 km |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| The Oval School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.48 km | |
| Hallmoor School | Special school | 4-19 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Gossey Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 11, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Lea Hall Academy | Special school | 5-14 | 1.64 km | |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.95 km |
| The Shirestone Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 2, 2014) | 1.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 2JH - Data from Apr 2022
| Duncroft Rd | 41 m | |
| Duncroft Rd | 43 m | |
| Cockshut Hill | 51 m | |
| Cockshut Hill | 105 m | |
| Elmay Rd | 108 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 4.3 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 4.3 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 2JH - Data from Dec 2021
| Kent's Moat | 677 m | |
| Hob's Moat | 3.02 km | |
| Alcott Wood | 3.07 km | |
| York's Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Chelmsley Wood | 3.85 km | |
| Round Pool | 3.87 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 4.1 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 4.21 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 4.23 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 4.6 km | |
| Smith's Wood | 4.6 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 4.63 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 4.68 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 4.92 km | |
| The Decoy | 4.97 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B26 2JH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46809900 |
| Longitude | -1.79063600 |
| OS Easting | 414320 |
| OS Northing | 0285594 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020257 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 072 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 072C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |