The postcode B31 3QU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B31 3QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 3QU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 3QU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B31 3QU is Cropredy Road which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Heath Island and is 25 m away. The closest railway station is Longbridge Rail Station, 1.23 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 3QU (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 196.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.2 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B31 3QU 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 3QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 3QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 3QU
| 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 3QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 337 m | |
| Turves Green Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 576 m |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | 576 m | |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Academy | 11-18 | 609 m | |
| West Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 657 m |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 747 m |
| Cofton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 818 m |
| New Ways School | Independent school | 11-17 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| The Meadows Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.48 km |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.9 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 1.91 km |
| Ark Kings Academy | Academy | 4-18 | Good (October 5, 2016) | 2.15 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 2.34 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 2.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 3QU - Data from Apr 2022
| West Heath Island | 25 m | |
| West Heath Island | 46 m | |
| West Heath Church | 74 m | |
| West Heath Church | 77 m | |
| West Heath Island | 154 m | |
| Longbridge Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.3 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 64.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 3QU - Data from Dec 2021
| High Hill | 1.19 km | |
| The Grove | 1.53 km | |
| Wast Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Red Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.12 km | |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | 2.35 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Cofton Plantation | 3.01 km | |
| Gay Hill | 3.06 km | |
| Rednal Hill | 3.2 km | |
| Balaam's Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Lower Bittell Reservoir | 3.5 km | |
| Bilberry Hill | 3.5 km | |
| Rubery Hill | 3.62 km | |
| Cofton Hill | 3.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 3QU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 196.2 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.2 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 126.3 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for B31 3QU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.39649300 |
| Longitude | -1.96299500 |
| OS Easting | 402615 |
| OS Northing | 0277609 |
| 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: 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 | E33020461 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 126 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 126C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |