The postcode B31 3PL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in October 2007 and is an active postcode. B31 3PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 3PL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 3PL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B31 3PL is Westminster Place which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Heath Island and is 123 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 1.42 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 3PL (for ages 11 and under) is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Turves Green Boys' School.
Residents reported an average download speed of 58.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 45.5% 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B31 3PL 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 3PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 3PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 3PL
| Introduction | October 2007 |
| 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 3PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 173 m | |
| West Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 591 m |
| Turves Green Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 798 m |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | 798 m | |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Academy | 11-18 | 831 m | |
| Cofton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 852 m |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 919 m |
| New Ways School | Independent school | 11-17 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.47 km |
| The Meadows Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.68 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| Ark Kings Academy | Academy | 4-18 | Good (October 5, 2016) | 1.96 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 2.02 km |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 2.09 km |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 2.1 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.47 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 2.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 3PL - Data from Apr 2022
| West Heath Island | 123 m | |
| West Heath Island | 133 m | |
| West Heath Church | 151 m | |
| West Heath Church | 156 m | |
| West Heath Island | 186 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.42 km | |
| Longbridge Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.45 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 64.2 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 3PL - Data from Dec 2021
| High Hill | 989 m | |
| The Grove | 1.58 km | |
| Wast Hill | 1.74 km | |
| Red Hill | 1.86 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.02 km | |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | 2.3 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Gay Hill | 2.85 km | |
| Cofton Plantation | 3.01 km | |
| Rednal Hill | 3.35 km | |
| Balaam's Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Lower Bittell Reservoir | 3.45 km | |
| Swanshill Wood | 3.57 km | |
| Bilberry Hill | 3.59 km | |
| Cofton Hill | 3.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 3PL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54 Mbps | 58.4 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 12 Mbps | 13.1 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 54.5% | 100% | 65 | 14.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 45.5% | 45.5% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B31 3PL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.39548500 |
| Longitude | -1.96007100 |
| OS Easting | 402814 |
| OS Northing | 0277497 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | Longbridge & West Heath |
| 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: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020474 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 131 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 131D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |