The postcode B42 1UD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B42 1UD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B42 1UD 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 1UD as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B42 1UD is Cliveden Avenue which is centered 163 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glendower Road and is 43 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.49 km away at Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 711 m away.
The closest primary school to B42 1UD (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 1UD is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.88 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 6.72 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 101 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 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 3.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B42 1UD 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 1UD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 1UD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 1UD
| 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 1UD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 711 m | |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 788 m |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.36 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.47 km | |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.5 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.5 km |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 2.04 km |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 2.04 km |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 2.04 km |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.04 km | |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2014) | 2.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 1UD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.68 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 6.72 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 6.81 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 6.82 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 6.82 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.88 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.88 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.88 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.88 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 7.03 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.05 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.05 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.05 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.07 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.07 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.07 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.07 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.07 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.07 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 1UD - Data from Apr 2022
| Glendower Road | 43 m | |
| Glendower Road | 82 m | |
| Cliveden Avenue | 180 m | |
| Cliveden Avenue | 285 m | |
| The Tennis Court | 288 m | |
| Soho Benson Rd (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.49 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.5 km | |
| Soho Benson Road (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.5 km | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 711 m | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 1UD - Data from Dec 2021
| Perry Reservoir | 1.01 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.01 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.21 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 2.51 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.52 km | |
| Perry Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 3.43 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.63 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 3.72 km | |
| High Wood | 4.29 km | |
| Swan Pool | 4.31 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 4.6 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 4.75 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 4.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B42 1UD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 101 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.4 Mbps | 50 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% | 19.8 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 122.7 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 330.5 | 43 |
Energy usage data for B42 1UD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.52276800 |
| Longitude | -1.90196100 |
| OS Easting | 406749 |
| OS Northing | 0291659 |
| 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: 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 |