The postcode B26 3JH is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 3JH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 3JH is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 3JH as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B26 3JH is Corville Gardens which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Coalway Avenue and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.27 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Olton Rail Station, 2.25 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 3JH (for ages 11 and under) is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School. 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 72.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 62.5% 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 3JH 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 3JH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 3JH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 3JH
| 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 3JH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 466 m | |
| Valley Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 516 m |
| Lyndon School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 754 m |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.23 km |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.36 km |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Ulverley School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.77 km | |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.81 km |
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 2.4 km |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 2.47 km |
| Marston Green Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.51 km |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 3JH - Data from Apr 2022
| Coalway Avenue | 60 m | |
| Coalway Avenue | 84 m | |
| Coventry Rd | 109 m | |
| Coventry Rd | 144 m | |
| Hobs Moat Rd | 189 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.27 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.27 km | |
| Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) | 3.68 km | |
| Olton Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.39 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.4 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.64 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 3JH - Data from Dec 2021
| Hob's Moat | 1.27 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 2.29 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.45 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 2.54 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 2.71 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 2.74 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 2.79 km | |
| Round Pool | 3.08 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Alcott Wood | 3.34 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 3.93 km | |
| Bunts Wood | 3.95 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 4.01 km | |
| Brueton Gardens | 4.04 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 4.14 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B26 3JH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.7 Mbps | 72.7 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.5 Mbps | 11.9 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 37.5% | 100% | 92.1 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 62.5% | 62.5% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B26 3JH - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45186800 |
| Longitude | -1.78030300 |
| OS Easting | 415027 |
| OS Northing | 0283789 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Yardley |
| Electoral Ward | Sheldon |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018260 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 081 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 081F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |