The postcode B31 2NR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B31 2NR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 2NR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 2NR as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B31 2NR is Rochester Road which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lockwood Rd and is 80 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 768 m away.
The closest primary school to B31 2NR (for ages 11 and under) is Bellfield Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 22, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 8, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 115.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.3 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 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B31 2NR 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 2NR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 2NR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 2NR
| 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 2NR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 297 m |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 297 m |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 514 m |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 514 m |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 534 m |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 627 m |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 627 m |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| The Meadows Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.43 km |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 1.54 km |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Turves Green Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | 1.6 km | |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.81 km |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.86 km | |
| West Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 2NR - Data from Apr 2022
| Lockwood Rd | 80 m | |
| Lockwood Rd | 84 m | |
| Bristol Rd | 140 m | |
| Bell Lane | 146 m | |
| Lockwood Rd | 150 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 768 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 772 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 784 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 63.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 2NR - Data from Dec 2021
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.25 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.41 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Egg Hill | 2.87 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 2.87 km | |
| Balaam's Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.94 km |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.07 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.12 km | |
| High Hill | 3.2 km | |
| The Grove | 3.27 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Frankley Hill | 3.3 km | |
| Holly Hill | 3.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 2NR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 115.4 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.3 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 146.8 | 14.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B31 2NR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.41457400 |
| Longitude | -1.97025700 |
| OS Easting | 402120 |
| OS Northing | 0279620 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | Northfield |
| 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: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018239 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 120 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 120E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |