The postcode B31 5BJ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in March 2006 and terminated in May 2008.B31 5BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 5BJ 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 5BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B31 5BJ is Long Saw Drive which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pepper Wood Drive and is 90 m away. The closest railway station is Longbridge Rail Station, 1.05 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 5BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Colmers Farm Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Turves Green Boys' School.
Policing for B31 5BJ 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 5BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 5BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 5BJ
| Introduction | March 2006 |
| Termination | May 2008 |
| 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 5BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 817 m | |
| The Meadows Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 842 m |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 846 m |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 954 m |
| Forestdale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Rednal Hill Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.53 km | |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.63 km | |
| Turves Green Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.66 km |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | 1.66 km | |
| St James Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.69 km | |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Cofton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 2.11 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B31 5BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournes Green Farm | Exempt February 28, 2021 | 10.21 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 5BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Pepper Wood Drive | 90 m | |
| Lydiate Ave | 198 m | |
| Sovereign Heights | 349 m | |
| Hollymoor Way | 418 m | |
| Josiah Rd | 420 m | |
| Longbridge Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.95 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.95 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 65.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 5BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bedlam Wood | 534 m | |
| Balaam's Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Holly Hill | 1.53 km | |
| Rubery Hill | 1.6 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 1.8 km |
| Rednal Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Egg Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 2.02 km | |
| Frankley Hill | 2.03 km | |
| The Grove | 2.18 km | |
| Whetty Coppice | 2.45 km | |
| Long Kettles Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Doctor's Coppice | 2.71 km | |
| Lickey Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Gannow Green | 2.79 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.40217100 |
| Longitude | -1.99306200 |
| OS Easting | 400569 |
| OS Northing | 0278240 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | Frankley Great Park |
| 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 | E33020470 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 129 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 129A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |