The postcode B27 6QU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 6QU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B27 6QU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 B27 6QU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to B27 6QU is Dudley Park Road which is centered 194 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Primary School and is 38 m away. The closest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, 472 m away.
The closest primary school to B27 6QU (for ages 11 and under) is Acocks Green Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School.
Policing for B27 6QU 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 B27 6QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 6QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 6QU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 B27 6QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 121 m | |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 235 m | |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 323 m | |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 717 m |
| Kimichi School | Independent school | 9-18 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 738 m |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 779 m |
| Cedars Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 803 m |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 832 m |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 840 m |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 962 m |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.52 km |
| Al-Furqan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| Yardleys School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.55 km | |
| The Olive School, Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 26, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Redhill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 6QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Primary School | 38 m | |
| Shirley Road | 43 m | |
| Public Library | 66 m | |
| Primary School | 73 m | |
| Shirley Road | 80 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 472 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 474 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 484 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 6QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 959 m | |
| Olton Reservoir | 2.11 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.51 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.58 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.65 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 3.07 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 3.14 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 3.15 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.23 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 3.51 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.51 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.58 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 3.91 km | |
| Pow Grove | 3.94 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44638000 |
| Longitude | -1.82424000 |
| OS Easting | 412043 |
| OS Northing | 0283172 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Yardley |
| Electoral Ward | Acocks 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: Commuters with 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 | E33020330 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 090 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 090B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |