The postcode B31 2FQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 2005 and is an active postcode. B31 2FQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 2FQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 2FQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B31 2FQ is Belmont Crescent which is centered 95 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hole Lane and is 110 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 1.91 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 2FQ (for ages 11 and under) is Northfield Manor Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 39.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B31 2FQ 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 2FQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 2FQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 2FQ
| Introduction | January 2005 |
| 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 2FQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 345 m |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 619 m |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 854 m |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.45 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.48 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 2FQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Hole Lane | 110 m | |
| Hole Lane | 125 m | |
| Griffins Brook Lane | 258 m | |
| Griffins Brook Lane | 313 m | |
| Whitehill Lane | 410 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.91 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.92 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.96 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.66 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 2FQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.39 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.62 km | |
| The Grove | 2.82 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.6 km |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.74 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 3.89 km | |
| Egg Hill | 3.91 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 3.96 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 4.01 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 4.07 km |
| High Hill | 4.1 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.19 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 2FQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.9 Mbps | 39.7 Mbps | 73.88 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23.7 | 4.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 47.6 | 13 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B31 2FQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.42467500 |
| Longitude | -1.95698600 |
| OS Easting | 403022 |
| OS Northing | 0280744 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | Weoley & Selly Oak |
| 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 | E33020423 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 113 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 113D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |