The postcode B28 8BG is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B28 8BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B28 8BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 B28 8BG as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to B28 8BG is Green Bank Avenue which is centered 112 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brandon Rd and is 152 m away. The closest railway station is Hall Green Rail Station, 523 m away.
The closest primary school to B28 8BG (for ages 11 and under) is Yorkmead Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 12, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Moseley School and Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on September 29, 2021 rated this school as Good
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B28 8BG is covered by the West Midlands police force association and South Birmingham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B28 8BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B28 8BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B28 8BG
| 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 B28 8BG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 314 m |
| Hall Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 732 m |
| Springfield Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 742 m | |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 943 m |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 988 m |
| Al-Furqan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Yardleys School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.01 km | |
| The Olive School, Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 26, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Hall Green Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Hall Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Al-Ameen Primary School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 20, 2014) | 1.39 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 12, 2021) | 1.47 km |
| Greet Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.47 km | |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Aspire Ap School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B28 8BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Brandon Rd | 152 m | |
| Brandon Rd | 168 m | |
| York Road | 172 m | |
| York Road | 199 m | |
| Russell Rd | 233 m | |
| Hall Green Rail Station | 523 m | |
| Hall Green Rail Station | 552 m | |
| Spring Road Rail Station | 1.03 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B28 8BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 773 m | |
| Mill Pond | 872 m | |
| Moseley New Pool | 1.44 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 1.68 km | |
| Round Pool | 2.06 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 3.28 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 3.28 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 3.58 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 4.08 km | |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | 4.3 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 4.31 km | |
| Pow Grove | 4.46 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 4.48 km | |
| Bill's Wood | 4.59 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 4.67 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B28 8BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for B28 8BG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44093100 |
| Longitude | -1.84971200 |
| OS Easting | 410313 |
| OS Northing | 0282562 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Hall Green |
| Electoral Ward | Hall Green North |
| 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) |
South Birmingham |
| 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: Multicultural new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020361 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 097 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 097D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |