The postcode B31 1UB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B31 1UB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 1UB 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 B31 1UB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B31 1UB is Claerwen Grove which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Holloway and is 192 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 1.81 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 1UB (for ages 11 and under) is The Orchards Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Five Ways School.
Residents reported an average download speed of 126.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.8 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 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B31 1UB 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 B31 1UB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 1UB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 1UB
| 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 B31 1UB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 97 m |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 860 m |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 860 m |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 976 m |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 976 m |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 979 m |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.71 km | |
| Forestdale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| The Meadows Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.8 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 1.83 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.99 km |
| Bartley Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 8, 2013) | 2.07 km |
| Kitwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 13, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 1UB - Data from Apr 2022
| Holloway | 192 m | |
| Holloway | 194 m | |
| Merritt's Brook Lane | 206 m | |
| Ley Hill Farm Rd | 270 m | |
| Ley Hill Farm Rd | 301 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.82 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 63.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 1UB - Data from Dec 2021
| Bartley Reservoir | 1.17 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 1.93 km | |
| Egg Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 1.95 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.1 km |
| Raven Hays Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Long Kettles Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Balaam's Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Frankley Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Holly Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Kettles Wood | 2.93 km | |
| Harris's Wood | 3.06 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 1UB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 126.2 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 13.8 Mbps | 18.8 Mbps | 220 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.9 | 15.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 563.8 | 82.8 |
Energy usage data for B31 1UB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.41959000 |
| Longitude | -1.98474500 |
| OS Easting | 401134 |
| OS Northing | 0280176 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Bartley 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) |
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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting 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 | E33020394 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 106 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 106D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |