The postcode B42 1AB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 1991 and is an active postcode. B42 1AB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B42 1AB 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 B42 1AB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B42 1AB is Regina Drive which is centered 179 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Aldridge Rd and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.09 km away at Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 222 m away.
The closest primary school to B42 1AB (for ages 11 and under) is Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth). It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 24, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham. The last OFSTED inspection on May 23, 2018 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B42 1AB is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 7.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 6.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B42 1AB 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 B42 1AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 1AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 1AB
| Introduction | September 1991 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B42 1AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 486 m |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 713 m |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 742 m |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 744 m |
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 767 m | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 981 m | |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.34 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2014) | 1.88 km |
| Welford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Holte School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | 2.01 km | |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 2.04 km |
| Brookvale Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 2.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 1AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.92 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 6.97 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 7.05 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 7.07 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 7.07 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 7.09 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.09 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 7.09 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.09 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.26 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.27 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.27 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.29 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.29 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.29 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.29 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.29 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.29 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 7.29 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 1AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Aldridge Rd | 78 m | |
| Aldridge Rd | 90 m | |
| Aldridge Rd | 93 m | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 97 m | |
| Aldridge Rd | 97 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.09 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.09 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.09 km | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 222 m | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 1AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 1.5 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.43 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 2.49 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.74 km | |
| Perry Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.7 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.76 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 3.9 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 4.17 km | |
| Swan Pool | 4.36 km | |
| High Wood | 4.76 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 5.09 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 5.21 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 5.41 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51833600 |
| Longitude | -1.90225100 |
| OS Easting | 406730 |
| OS Northing | 0291166 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Perry Barr |
| Electoral Ward | Perry Barr |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018250 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 024E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |