The postcode B42 1BT is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B42 1BT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B42 1BT is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 1BT as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B42 1BT is Marathon Point which is centered 91 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rocky Lane and is 76 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.95 km away at Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 1.25 km away.
The closest primary school to B42 1BT (for ages 11 and under) is Dorrington Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 7, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Prince Albert High School.
The local pub for residents of B42 1BT is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.01 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 5.82 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B42 1BT 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 1BT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 1BT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 1BT
| 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 B42 1BT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 764 m |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.19 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2012) | 1.35 km |
| Glenmead Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Calshot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.62 km | |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.65 km |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Fortis Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Ferndale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 2.08 km |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 2.14 km |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 1BT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 5.79 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 5.91 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 5.91 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 5.92 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.01 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.01 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.01 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.01 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 6.11 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 6.17 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.17 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 6.2 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 6.2 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.2 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 6.2 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 6.25 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 1BT - Data from Apr 2022
| Rocky Lane | 76 m | |
| Rocky Lane | 102 m | |
| Perry Park Crescent | 105 m | |
| Perry Park Crescent | 149 m | |
| Walsall Road | 185 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.95 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.95 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.95 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.25 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 1BT - Data from Dec 2021
| Perry Reservoir | 621 m | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 743 m | |
| Garden Grove | 1.73 km | |
| Perry Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Holly Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 2.51 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.68 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.93 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 3.3 km | |
| High Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.74 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 3.82 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 3.99 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 4.35 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.53011700 |
| Longitude | -1.91066600 |
| OS Easting | 406157 |
| OS Northing | 0292474 |
| 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 | E33020065 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 024B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |