The postcode B38 8TG is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B38 8TG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B38 8TG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 8TG as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to B38 8TG is Westhill Road which is centered 118 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kings Norton Park and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Kings Norton Rail Station, 475 m away.
The closest primary school to B38 8TG (for ages 11 and under) is Kings Norton Junior and Infant School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Special Measures on September 29, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 8, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 23.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.1 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 5.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B38 8TG 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 8TG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B38 8TG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B38 8TG
| 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 B38 8TG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Special Measures (September 29, 2021) | 425 m |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 856 m |
| King's Norton Boys' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 930 m |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 992 m |
| Wychall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Cotteridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 3, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Ark Kings Academy | Academy | 4-18 | Good (October 5, 2016) | 1.34 km |
| Broadmeadow Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Broadmeadow Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.78 km |
| West Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Allens Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Bells Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 12, 2011) | 1.88 km |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 1.92 km |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.92 km |
| Lindsworth School | Special school | 9-16 | Good (January 28, 2016) | 1.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B38 8TG - Data from Apr 2022
| Kings Norton Park | 66 m | |
| Wychall Lane | 126 m | |
| Meadow Hill Rd | 256 m | |
| Station Rd | 297 m | |
| Meadow Hill Rd | 297 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 475 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 482 m | |
| Kings Norton Rail Station | 534 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B38 8TG - Data from Dec 2021
| Merecroft Pool | 392 m | |
| Gay Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Red Hill | 2.38 km | |
| King's Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.49 km | |
| High Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Wast Hill | 2.94 km | |
| The Grove | 3.96 km | |
| Brockhill Dingle | 4.14 km | |
| Swanshill Wood | 4.29 km | |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | 4.54 km | |
| The Grove | 4.56 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.59 km | |
| Bedlam Wood | 4.63 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B38 8TG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 15.2 Mbps | 23.6 Mbps | 78.11 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 4.1 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 78 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B38 8TG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.41006500 |
| Longitude | -1.93431700 |
| OS Easting | 404565 |
| OS Northing | 0279120 |
| 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 North |
| 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: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018177 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 127 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 127D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |