The postcode B26 2SS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1995 and terminated in July 1995.B26 2SS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B26 2SS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 2SS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B26 2SS is Brinsley Road which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sheldon Heath Road and is 125 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, 1.26 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 2SS (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
Policing for B26 2SS 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 2SS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 2SS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 2SS
| Introduction | January 1995 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 B26 2SS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 344 m |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 434 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 506 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 550 m |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 843 m |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 994 m |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Gossey Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 11, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Hallmoor School | Special school | 4-19 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.29 km |
| Lea Hall Academy | Special school | 5-14 | 1.45 km | |
| The Oval School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.5 km | |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.57 km |
| The Shirestone Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 2, 2014) | 1.63 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.76 km | |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Tile Cross Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 2SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Sheldon Heath Road | 125 m | |
| Sheldon Heath Road | 131 m | |
| Markfield Rd | 132 m | |
| East B'ham College | 174 m | |
| East B'ham College | 183 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 4 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 4 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 2SS - Data from Dec 2021
| Kent's Moat | 617 m | |
| Alcott Wood | 2.68 km | |
| York's Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 3.12 km | |
| Chelmsley Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Round Pool | 4.16 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 4.23 km | |
| Smith's Wood | 4.28 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 4.3 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 4.33 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 4.34 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 4.46 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 4.55 km | |
| The Decoy | 4.6 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 4.78 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46904200 |
| Longitude | -1.78503800 |
| OS Easting | 414700 |
| OS Northing | 0285700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 | E33020243 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 069 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 069E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |