The postcode B31 2GX is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in May 2018 and is an active postcode. B31 2GX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 2GX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 2GX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to B31 2GX is Austin Way which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Longbridge Island and is 158 m away. The closest railway station is Longbridge Rail Station, 622 m away.
The closest primary school to B31 2GX (for ages 11 and under) is St Columba's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 14, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Turves Green Boys' School.
44.4% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 44.4% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 55.6% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 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 B31 2GX 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 2GX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 2GX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 2GX
| Introduction | May 2018 |
| 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 2GX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 228 m |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 658 m |
| Rednal Hill Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 658 m |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 970 m | |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| The Meadows Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.28 km | |
| Cofton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.38 km |
| Turves Green Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.56 km |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | 1.56 km | |
| St James Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.58 km | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.94 km | |
| Forestdale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 2.09 km |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 2.21 km |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 2.31 km |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.31 km | |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.32 km |
| West Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 2.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B31 2GX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournes Green Farm | Exempt February 28, 2021 | 10.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 2GX - Data from Apr 2022
| Longbridge Island | 158 m | |
| Longbridge Island | 202 m | |
| Longbridge Island | 262 m | |
| Longbridge Island | 269 m | |
| Longbridge Island | 279 m | |
| Longbridge Rail Station | 622 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.26 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 65.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 2GX - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.2 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 1.21 km | |
| Rednal Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Balaam's Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Rubery Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Bilberry Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Holly Hill | 2.15 km | |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | 2.28 km | |
| Lickey Hill | 2.29 km | |
| Cofton Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Cofton Plantation | 2.33 km | |
| Whetty Coppice | 2.4 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Stock Hill | 2.43 km | |
| High Hill | 2.54 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 2GX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 44.4% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 44.4% |
| 300+ Mbps | 44.4% | 44.4% |
Energy usage data for B31 2GX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.39315000 |
| Longitude | -1.98873500 |
| OS Easting | 400863 |
| OS Northing | 0277235 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | Rubery & Rednal |
| 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: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020468 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 129 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 129B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |