The postcode B26 3PL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in January 2003.B26 3PL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B26 3PL 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 3PL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B26 3PL is Wells Road which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wells Rd and is 111 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.05 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Marston Green Rail Station, 2.31 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 3PL (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 3PL 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 3PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 3PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 3PL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | January 2003 |
| 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 3PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 372 m |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 666 m | |
| Lyndon School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 911 m |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.18 km | |
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.44 km |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Ulverley School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.73 km | |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 2.21 km |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.4 km |
| Marston Green Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.41 km |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 2.52 km |
| Coppice Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 2.58 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 3PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Wells Rd | 111 m | |
| Coalway Avenue | 157 m | |
| Coalway Avenue | 177 m | |
| Wells Rd | 230 m | |
| Old Lode Lane | 254 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.05 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.06 km | |
| Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) | 3.46 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.31 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.32 km | |
| Marston Green Rail Station | 2.32 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 3PL - Data from Dec 2021
| Hob's Moat | 1.28 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.41 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 2.54 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 2.57 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 2.69 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 2.77 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Round Pool | 3.23 km | |
| Alcott Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 3.74 km | |
| Bunts Wood | 3.75 km | |
| Brueton Gardens | 3.95 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 4.05 km | |
| Pendigo Lake | 4.07 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45103000 |
| Longitude | -1.77709100 |
| OS Easting | 415246 |
| OS Northing | 0283698 |
| 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 |