The postcode B26 3JS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 3JS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 3JS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 3JS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B26 3JS is Bantry Close which is centered 83 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wells Rd and is 45 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.96 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Marston Green Rail Station, 2.19 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 3JS (for ages 11 and under) is Valley Primary. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 2, 2019. 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
Policing for B26 3JS 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 3JS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 3JS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 3JS
| 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 3JS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 467 m |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 666 m | |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Lyndon School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.3 km | |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.34 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.47 km |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| Ulverley School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.84 km | |
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 2.06 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.07 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 2.28 km |
| Marston Green Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.29 km |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.46 km |
| Marston Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (March 15, 2012) | 2.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 3JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Wells Rd | 45 m | |
| Wells Rd | 155 m | |
| Ventnor Road | 235 m | |
| Coalway Avenue | 241 m | |
| Coalway Avenue | 248 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 2.96 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 2.97 km | |
| Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) | 3.38 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 3JS - Data from Dec 2021
| Hob's Moat | 1.4 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.51 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 2.56 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 2.57 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 2.63 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 2.9 km | |
| Alcott Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Round Pool | 3.34 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 3.64 km | |
| Bunts Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Pendigo Lake | 3.99 km | |
| The Rough | 3.99 km | |
| Brueton Gardens | 4.04 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45184200 |
| Longitude | -1.77583000 |
| OS Easting | 415331 |
| OS Northing | 0283787 |
| 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: 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 | E33020300 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 081 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 081E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |