The postcode B31 2DG is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B31 2DG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 2DG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 B31 2DG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to B31 2DG is Windmill Close which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hole Lane and is 116 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 1.52 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 2DG (for ages 11 and under) is St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 25, 2019. 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
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B31 2DG 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 2DG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 2DG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 2DG
| 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 2DG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 367 m |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 902 m |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 920 m |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 920 m |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 971 m |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 971 m |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.57 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.65 km |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.69 km |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 2DG - Data from Apr 2022
| Hole Lane | 116 m | |
| Hole Lane | 129 m | |
| Whitehill Lane | 316 m | |
| Hole Lane | 333 m | |
| Hole Lane | 346 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.54 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.57 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 2DG - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.02 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.76 km | |
| The Grove | 3.24 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.3 km | |
| High Hill | 3.66 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 3.73 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.83 km | |
| Red Hill | 3.85 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 3.86 km | |
| Egg Hill | 3.87 km | |
| Gay Hill | 3.95 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.95 km |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 4 km |
| Balaam's Wood | 4.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 2DG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.42078800 |
| Longitude | -1.95618900 |
| OS Easting | 403076 |
| OS Northing | 0280310 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020422 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 113 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 113B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |