The postcode B26 2TF is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 2TF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 2TF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 2TF as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B26 2TF is Comberton Road which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sheldon Heath School and is 198 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.79 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, 1.47 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 2TF (for ages 11 and under) is Stanville Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 18, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on June 20, 2017 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 164.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.9 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 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B26 2TF 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 2TF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 2TF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 2TF
| 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 2TF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 257 m |
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 486 m |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 602 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 681 m |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 747 m |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 765 m |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 960 m |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.3 km | |
| Gossey Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 11, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Hallmoor School | Special school | 4-19 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| Lea Hall Academy | Special school | 5-14 | 1.64 km | |
| The Shirestone Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 2, 2014) | 1.67 km |
| The Oval School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Lea Forest Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.78 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.83 km | |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| Tile Cross Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 2TF - Data from Apr 2022
| Sheldon Heath School | 198 m | |
| Sheldon Heath School | 204 m | |
| East B'ham College | 230 m | |
| East B'ham College | 269 m | |
| Sheldon Heath Road | 318 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.79 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.79 km | |
| Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) | 4.28 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 2TF - Data from Dec 2021
| Kent's Moat | 859 m | |
| Alcott Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.92 km | |
| York's Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Chelmsley Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 4.01 km | |
| Round Pool | 4.09 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 4.13 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 4.15 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 4.15 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 4.22 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 4.31 km | |
| Smith's Wood | 4.36 km | |
| The Decoy | 4.6 km | |
| The Rough | 4.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B26 2TF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 164.3 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 16.9 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 119.9 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 382.4 | 38.8 |
Energy usage data for B26 2TF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46725900 |
| Longitude | -1.78292700 |
| OS Easting | 414844 |
| OS Northing | 0285502 |
| 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 | E33020243 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 069 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 069D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |