The postcode B4 6AB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B4 6AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B4 6AB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 B4 6AB as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to B4 6AB is Bull Street which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lower Bull St and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 69 m away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station, 231 m away.
The closest primary school to B4 6AB (for ages 11 and under) is St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ark St Alban's Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 24, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of B4 6AB is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.06 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 10.06 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 23.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for B4 6AB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Heart of Birmingham Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B4 6AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B4 6AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B4 6AB
| 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 B4 6AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 882 m |
| Arc Oakbridge School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 1.16 km |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.21 km | |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.29 km | |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.33 km | |
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Values Academy | Special school | 11-17 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| Nishkam High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.78 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.78 km | |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Brookfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.84 km | |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B4 6AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 10.03 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 10.06 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.06 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 10.06 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 10.06 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 10.13 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 10.17 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.22 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 10.25 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 10.25 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.27 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.27 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.28 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.28 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.28 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.28 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.28 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.28 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 10.32 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.43 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B4 6AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Lower Bull St | 48 m | |
| Lower Bull St | 76 m | |
| Lower Bull St | 123 m | |
| Priory Square | 143 m | |
| Colmore Circus | 144 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 69 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 70 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 72 m | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 231 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 292 m | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 301 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B4 6AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.35 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.47 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 4.68 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 5.01 km | |
| The Grove | 5.13 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.35 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.77 km | |
| Mill Pond | 5.86 km | |
| Swan Pool | 6.82 km | |
| Round Pool | 7.05 km | |
| North Sea | 289.17 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B4 6AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 15.3 Mbps | 23.2 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 3.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 6.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 16.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 67 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.48129800 |
| Longitude | -1.89592200 |
| OS Easting | 407165 |
| OS Northing | 0287045 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Ladywood |
| Electoral Ward | Ladywood |
| 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) |
Heart of Birmingham Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019934 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 138 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 138A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |