The postcode B4 6DR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B4 6DR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B4 6DR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 6DR as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B4 6DR is Colmore Circus Queensway which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Steelhouse Lane and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 224 m away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station, 226 m away.
The closest primary school to B4 6DR (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 Holte School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 2, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of B4 6DR is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.87 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 9.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for B4 6DR 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 6DR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B4 6DR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B4 6DR
| 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 6DR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 597 m |
| Arc Oakbridge School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 864 m |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 893 m |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 1.44 km |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Nishkam High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.54 km |
| Values Academy | Special school | 11-17 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.58 km | |
| Flexible Learning School | Independent school | 13-16 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Brookfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.75 km | |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Holte School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | 1.85 km | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B4 6DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.82 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.87 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.87 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.87 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.87 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 9.93 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 9.97 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.02 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 10.05 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 10.05 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.08 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.08 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.09 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.09 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.09 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.09 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.09 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.09 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 10.12 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.25 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B4 6DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Steelhouse Lane | 60 m | |
| Steelhouse Lane | 62 m | |
| Colmore Circus | 105 m | |
| Colmore Circus | 131 m | |
| Colmore Circus | 144 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 224 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 228 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 230 m | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 226 m | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 259 m | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station | 287 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B4 6DR - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.61 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 4.41 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.64 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 4.74 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 5.32 km | |
| The Grove | 5.35 km | |
| Swan Pool | 6.63 km | |
| Round Pool | 7.23 km | |
| North Sea | 289.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B4 6DR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.48385400 |
| Longitude | -1.89549400 |
| OS Easting | 407194 |
| OS Northing | 0287331 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Ladywood |
| Electoral Ward | Nechells |
| 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 |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019854 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 050 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 050F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |