The postcode B42 1BU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in April 1987 and terminated in January 1995.B42 1BU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B42 1BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 1BU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B42 1BU is Cliveden Avenue which is centered 146 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glendower Road and is 50 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.5 km away at Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 755 m away.
The closest primary school to B42 1BU (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 Prince Albert High School.
The local pub for residents of B42 1BU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.82 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 6.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B42 1BU 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 1BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 1BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 1BU
| Introduction | April 1987 |
| Termination | January 1995 |
| 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 1BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 769 m | |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 850 m |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.48 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.52 km | |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.99 km |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.99 km | |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2014) | 2.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.62 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 6.66 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 6.75 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 6.76 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 6.76 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.82 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.82 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.82 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.82 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 6.97 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 6.99 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.99 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.99 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.01 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.01 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.01 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.01 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.01 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.01 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Glendower Road | 50 m | |
| Glendower Road | 72 m | |
| The Tennis Court | 231 m | |
| Cliveden Avenue | 238 m | |
| The Tennis Court | 241 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.5 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.5 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.5 km | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 755 m | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.68 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 1BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Halfmoon Plantation | 958 m | |
| Perry Reservoir | 971 m | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.24 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.46 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 2.56 km | |
| Perry Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 3.37 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.57 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 3.66 km | |
| High Wood | 4.24 km | |
| Swan Pool | 4.26 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 4.56 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 4.73 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 4.93 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.52313700 |
| Longitude | -1.90268200 |
| OS Easting | 406700 |
| OS Northing | 0291700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020104 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 033 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 033F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |