The postcode B31 5SG is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B31 5SG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B31 5SG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 5SG as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to B31 5SG is Hollyhedge Close which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Taysfield Rd and is 247 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 2.18 km away.
The closest primary school to B31 5SG (for ages 11 and under) is The Orchards Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI Five Ways School.
Residents reported an average download speed of 139.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B31 5SG 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 5SG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B31 5SG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B31 5SG
| 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 5SG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 540 m |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 860 m |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 960 m |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Bartley Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 8, 2013) | 1.65 km |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Kitwell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 13, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.84 km | |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.86 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.92 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B31 5SG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournes Green Farm | Exempt February 28, 2021 | 11.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B31 5SG - Data from Apr 2022
| Taysfield Rd | 247 m | |
| Ley Hill Farm Rd | 256 m | |
| Bangham Pit Rd | 266 m | |
| Taysfield Rd | 284 m | |
| Ley Hill Farm Rd | 292 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 63.12 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B31 5SG - Data from Dec 2021
| Bartley Reservoir | 794 m | |
| Bromwich Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 1.78 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 1.99 km | |
| Egg Hill | 2.01 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.23 km |
| Long Kettles Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Frankley Hill | 2.57 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Balaam's Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.71 km |
| Kettles Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Harris's Wood | 2.88 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B31 5SG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 139.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.5 | 6.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99 | 11.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for B31 5SG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.42348600 |
| Longitude | -1.98597100 |
| OS Easting | 401051 |
| OS Northing | 0280611 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Bartley Green |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020394 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 106 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 106D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |