The postcode B28 8NW is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B28 8NW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B28 8NW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 8NW as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B28 8NW is Studland Road which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fox Hollies Surgery and is 185 m away. The closest railway station is Hall Green Rail Station, 749 m away.
The closest primary school to B28 8NW (for ages 11 and under) is Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 15, 2018. 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 167.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.8 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 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B28 8NW 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 B28 8NW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B28 8NW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B28 8NW
| 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 8NW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 454 m |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 537 m |
| Hall Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 769 m |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 848 m |
| Hall Green Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 871 m |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 944 m |
| Aspire Ap School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 995 m |
| Hall Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Robin Hood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 1, 2016) | 1.06 km |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 5, 2008) | 1.2 km |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.44 km | |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.61 km | |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Reynalds Cross School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Langley School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B28 8NW - Data from Apr 2022
| Fox Hollies Surgery | 185 m | |
| Fox Hollies Surgery | 218 m | |
| Lulworth Rd | 221 m | |
| Hall Green Church | 241 m | |
| Lulworth Rd | 292 m | |
| Hall Green Rail Station | 749 m | |
| Hall Green Rail Station | 771 m | |
| Spring Road Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B28 8NW - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 1.11 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 1.46 km | |
| Mill Pond | 1.47 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 2.14 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 2.15 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 2.16 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 2.39 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 2.55 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 2.88 km | |
| Pow Grove | 3.27 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 3.36 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 3.39 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.49 km | |
| Bill's Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | 3.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B28 8NW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 167.1 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 19.8 Mbps | 115 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 101.7 | 13.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 563.8 | 56.5 |
Energy usage data for B28 8NW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43481700 |
| Longitude | -1.83511200 |
| OS Easting | 411307 |
| OS Northing | 0281884 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020365 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 098 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 098C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |