The postcode B27 7AL is located in Solihull, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 7AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B27 7AL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 7AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B27 7AL is Brook Lane which is centered 124 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brook Lane and is 98 m away. The closest railway station is Olton Rail Station, 1.02 km away.
The closest primary school to B27 7AL (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ninestiles, an Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on December 4, 2019 rated this school as Good
Policing for B27 7AL is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Solihull is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B27 7AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 7AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 7AL
| 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 B27 7AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 329 m | |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 446 m |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 449 m |
| Reynalds Cross School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 540 m |
| Langley School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 540 m |
| Langley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 889 m |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 916 m |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Oak Cottage Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 19, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Robin Hood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 1, 2016) | 1.3 km |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.42 km | |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.64 km | |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 5, 2008) | 1.65 km |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.69 km | |
| Aspire Ap School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.78 km |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 1.91 km | |
| Hall Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 7AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Brook Lane | 98 m | |
| Brook Lane | 129 m | |
| Leysdown Rd | 205 m | |
| Leysdown Rd | 228 m | |
| Gunns Way | 291 m | |
| Olton Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| Spring Road Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| Spring Road Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 7AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 670 m | |
| Olton Reservoir | 872 m | |
| Brown's Coppice | 1.44 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 1.59 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 1.89 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.08 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.26 km | |
| Pow Grove | 2.32 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.74 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.74 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 2.91 km | |
| Brueton Gardens | 3.2 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.4 km | |
| Bill's Wood | 3.77 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43251500 |
| Longitude | -1.81652900 |
| OS Easting | 412571 |
| OS Northing | 0281631 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Solihull |
| Electoral Ward | Olton |
| Local Authority District | Solihull |
| 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 | E08000029 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Solihull |
| 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: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Solihull BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021007 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Solihull 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Solihull 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |