The postcode B30 1BQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. B30 1BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B30 1BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 B30 1BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B30 1BQ is Foxes Meadow which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Rd and is 140 m away. The closest railway station is Kings Norton Rail Station, 206 m away.
The closest primary school to B30 1BQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 8, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kings Norton Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Outstanding
Residents reported an average download speed of 183.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.1 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 B30 1BQ 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 B30 1BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B30 1BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B30 1BQ
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| 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 B30 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 506 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 557 m |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 571 m |
| Cotteridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 604 m |
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Special Measures (September 29, 2021) | 819 m |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Allens Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.48 km |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.54 km |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| Broadmeadow Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| Broadmeadow Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| Lindsworth School | Special school | 9-16 | Good (January 28, 2016) | 2 km |
| Ark Kings Academy | Academy | 4-18 | Good (October 5, 2016) | 2.04 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 2.04 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B30 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Rd | 140 m | |
| Pershore Rd | 172 m | |
| Pershore Rd | 173 m | |
| Cotteridge Island | 178 m | |
| Pershore Rd | 188 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 206 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 237 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 263 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B30 1BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Merecroft Pool | 1.08 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Gay Hill | 2.7 km | |
| King's Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Red Hill | 3.08 km | |
| High Hill | 3.42 km | |
| Wast Hill | 3.65 km | |
| The Grove | 3.9 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.4 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.41 km | |
| The Grove | 4.52 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.63 km | |
| Brockhill Dingle | 4.81 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 4.89 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B30 1BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 55 Mbps | 183.6 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 21.1 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% | 18.5 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 92.7 | 19.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 887.5 | 76.3 |
Energy usage data for B30 1BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.41639300 |
| Longitude | -1.93326300 |
| OS Easting | 404636 |
| OS Northing | 0279824 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Selly Oak |
| Electoral Ward | Bournville & Cotteridge |
| 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: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020426 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 116 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 116B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |