The postcode B30 3LB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B30 3LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B30 3LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 3LB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B30 3LB is Kenley Grove which is centered 117 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Baldwin Rd and is 144 m away. The closest railway station is Kings Norton Rail Station, 876 m away.
The closest primary school to B30 3LB (for ages 11 and under) is Kings Norton Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Special Measures on September 29, 2021. 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 141.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 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 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B30 3LB 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 3LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B30 3LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B30 3LB
| 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 3LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Special Measures (September 29, 2021) | 425 m |
| Broadmeadow Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 835 m |
| Broadmeadow Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 835 m |
| Bells Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 12, 2011) | 1.03 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.07 km |
| Lindsworth School | Special school | 9-16 | Good (January 28, 2016) | 1.08 km |
| Cotteridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Ark Kings Academy | Academy | 4-18 | Good (October 5, 2016) | 1.4 km |
| Allens Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| The Oaks Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.82 km |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.93 km |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 2, 2012) | 1.98 km |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.02 km |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 2.23 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B30 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Baldwin Rd | 144 m | |
| Baldwin Rd | 145 m | |
| The Navigation | 222 m | |
| Elderfield Road | 295 m | |
| Elderfield Road | 305 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 876 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 877 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 885 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.34 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B30 3LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Merecroft Pool | 1.06 km | |
| King's Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Gay Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Red Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Wast Hill | 3.13 km | |
| High Hill | 3.15 km | |
| Brockhill Dingle | 3.91 km | |
| Swanshill Wood | 4.14 km | |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | 4.42 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.44 km | |
| Harmony Wood | 4.48 km | |
| The Grove | 4.56 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.61 km | |
| The Grove | 4.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B30 3LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 141.4 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.1 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.1 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 129.5 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 587.8 | 40 |
Energy usage data for B30 3LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.40923000 |
| Longitude | -1.92189600 |
| OS Easting | 405410 |
| OS Northing | 0279028 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | King's Norton 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: 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 | E33020448 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 123 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 123A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |