The postcode B27 7LR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 7LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B27 7LR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 7LR as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B27 7LR is Overton Road which is centered 63 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oakhurst Rd and is 234 m away. The closest railway station is Spring Road Rail Station, 1.4 km away.
The closest primary school to B27 7LR (for ages 11 and under) is Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 23, 2021. 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
Residents reported an average download speed of 105 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B27 7LR 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 7LR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 7LR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 7LR
| 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 7LR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 173 m |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 526 m |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 808 m |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 837 m |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 930 m | |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 947 m |
| Robin Hood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 1, 2016) | 1.01 km |
| Reynalds Cross School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Langley School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.27 km | |
| Langley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 5, 2008) | 1.31 km |
| Aspire Ap School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Hall Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.35 km |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.38 km | |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Hall Green Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.62 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 7LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Oakhurst Rd | 234 m | |
| Nailstone Crescent | 242 m | |
| Nailstone Crescent | 263 m | |
| Oakhurst Rd | 308 m | |
| Tavistock Rd | 392 m | |
| Spring Road Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Hall Green Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Spring Road Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 7LR - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 633 m | |
| Olton Reservoir | 1.48 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 1.76 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 1.84 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.13 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.14 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 2.32 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.68 km | |
| Pow Grove | 2.74 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.77 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 2.81 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.23 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Bill's Wood | 3.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B27 7LR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 105 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.9 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 26.5 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 112.9 | 12.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B27 7LR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43366100 |
| Longitude | -1.82527600 |
| OS Easting | 411976 |
| OS Northing | 0281757 |
| 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: Social renting 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 | E33020384 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 103 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 103D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |