The postcode B42 1JT is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B42 1JT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B42 1JT is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 1JT as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B42 1JT is Rockford Road which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dyas Avenue and is 179 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.25 km away at Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 629 m away.
The closest primary school to B42 1JT (for ages 11 and under) is St Mark's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on July 4, 2012. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hamstead Hall Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 22, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B42 1JT is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 4.69 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 4.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 93.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B42 1JT 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 1JT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 1JT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 1JT
| 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 1JT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2012) | 281 m |
| Ferndale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 521 m |
| Calshot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 822 m |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 940 m |
| Hamstead Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.35 km | |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Hamstead Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2013) | 1.58 km |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.85 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 1.87 km |
| Glenmead Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 1.9 km |
| Fortis Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr | Academy | 11-19 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 2.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 1JT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 4.45 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 4.46 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 4.57 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 4.69 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.69 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 4.69 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 4.69 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 4.75 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 4.84 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.84 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 4.87 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 4.87 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 4.87 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.87 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 4.87 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 4.87 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 4.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 1JT - Data from Apr 2022
| Dyas Avenue | 179 m | |
| Dyas Avenue | 191 m | |
| Booths Farm Rd | 278 m | |
| Langdale Rd | 298 m | |
| Langdale Rd | 314 m | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.25 km | |
| Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.25 km | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.25 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 629 m | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 676 m | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 683 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 1JT - Data from Dec 2021
| Perry Wood | 535 m | |
| Garden Grove | 833 m | |
| Holly Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.57 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 1.82 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 1.89 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 1.92 km | |
| High Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.87 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 3.49 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 3.9 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 4.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B42 1JT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.5 Mbps | 93.3 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.5 Mbps | 29.31 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.6 | 2.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 111.9 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B42 1JT - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.53700800 |
| Longitude | -1.92737600 |
| OS Easting | 405023 |
| OS Northing | 0293241 |
| 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 | E33020032 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |