The postcode B30 2BL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B30 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B30 2BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 B30 2BL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B30 2BL is Elm Tree Road which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Elm Tree Rd and is 96 m away. The closest railway station is Bournville Rail Station, 375 m away.
The closest primary school to B30 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is Stirchley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 15, 2020. 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 98.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.8 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 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B30 2BL 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 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B30 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B30 2BL
| 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 B30 2BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 193 m |
| Cotteridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 580 m |
| Allens Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2019) | 652 m |
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 905 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 988 m |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.12 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.59 km |
| Colmore Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 11, 2011) | 1.61 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 18, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.62 km | |
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Special Measures (September 29, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Broadmeadow Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Broadmeadow Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B30 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Elm Tree Rd | 96 m | |
| Elm Tree Rd | 143 m | |
| Fordhouse Lane | 212 m | |
| Fordhouse Lane | 231 m | |
| Breedon Cross | 264 m | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 375 m | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 387 m | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 529 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B30 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.12 km | |
| King's Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Gay Hill | 3.36 km | |
| The Grove | 3.44 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.49 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.65 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.97 km | |
| Red Hill | 4.01 km | |
| High Hill | 4.47 km | |
| Wast Hill | 4.63 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.66 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.7 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.82 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B30 2BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 98.6 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.8 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 128.6 | 14.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B30 2BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.42395700 |
| Longitude | -1.92300200 |
| OS Easting | 405333 |
| OS Northing | 0280666 |
| 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 | Stirchley |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020417 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 112 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 112C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |