The postcode B38 0AD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 1981 and is an active postcode. B38 0AD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B38 0AD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 B38 0AD as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B38 0AD is Harbinger Road which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chelworth Rd and is 21 m away. The closest railway station is Kings Norton Rail Station, 1.46 km away.
The closest primary school to B38 0AD (for ages 11 and under) is Broadmeadow Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 26, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kings Norton Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Outstanding
Residents reported an average download speed of 100.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 56.3% 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 1.5 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 B38 0AD 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 B38 0AD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B38 0AD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B38 0AD
| Introduction | September 1981 |
| 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 B38 0AD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 462 m |
| Broadmeadow Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 462 m |
| Bells Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 12, 2011) | 472 m |
| Lindsworth School | Special school | 9-16 | Good (January 28, 2016) | 651 m |
| The Oaks Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 893 m |
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Special Measures (September 29, 2021) | 1.01 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.04 km |
| Ark Kings Academy | Academy | 4-18 | Good (October 5, 2016) | 1.52 km |
| Cotteridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Allens Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.68 km |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 2, 2012) | 1.78 km |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.17 km |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.17 km |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 2.2 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 2.2 km |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 2.24 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B38 0AD - Data from Apr 2022
| Chelworth Rd | 21 m | |
| Chelworth Rd | 67 m | |
| Parsons Hill | 168 m | |
| Heathside Drive | 196 m | |
| Parsons Hill | 216 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 1.46 km | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B38 0AD - Data from Dec 2021
| King's Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Gay Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 1.55 km | |
| Red Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Wast Hill | 3.17 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.18 km | |
| High Hill | 3.33 km | |
| Brockhill Dingle | 3.62 km | |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | 3.86 km | |
| Harmony Wood | 3.91 km | |
| Swanshill Wood | 3.92 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.26 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.38 km | |
| The Grove | 4.85 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B38 0AD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 100.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 14.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 43.8% | 100% | 97.8 | 15.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 56.3% | 56.3% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B38 0AD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.40669900 |
| Longitude | -1.91418300 |
| OS Easting | 405935 |
| OS Northing | 0278747 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | King's Norton South |
| 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: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020450 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 123 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 123D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |