Postcode B42 2JG (Birmingham) Terminated September 2016

Map showing B42 2JG and nearby postcodes

The postcode B42 2JG is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in March 2013 and terminated in September 2016.B42 2JG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B42 2JG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 2JG as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.

The closest road name to B42 2JG is William Henry Street which is centered 98 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Waterlinks Park and is 68 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.95 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 961 m away.

The closest primary school to B42 2JG (for ages 11 and under) is Chilwell Croft Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holte School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 2, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of B42 2JG is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.71 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 9.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Policing for B42 2JG 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B42 2JG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B42 2JG, and the approximate distance away.

William Henry Street 98 m
Rocky Lane 122 m
Avenue Close 223 m
Catherine Street 239 m
Avenue Road 240 m
Holland Road West 287 m
Cheston Road 317 m
Wharf Street 330 m
Walter Street 339 m
Cromwell Street 401 m
Chester Street 418 m
Park Road 433 m
Rupert Street 453 m
B4132 755 m
Aston Expressway 759 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B42 2JG

Introduction March 2013
Termination September 2016
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B42 2JG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
1.25 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.41 km
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.45 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.45 km
Mayfield School 1.45 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 1.55 km
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown Good
(March 13, 2019)
1.76 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
1.89 km
Arc Oakbridge School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.91 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 2.07 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
2.08 km
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.12 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
2.12 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
2.18 km
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
2.33 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.35 km
Values Academy Good
(May 23, 2019)
2.39 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
2.43 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
2.5 km
Westminster Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.51 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 2JG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
9.59 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
9.66 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
9.71 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.71 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
9.71 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
9.71 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
9.73 km
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
9.77 km
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
9.77 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.88 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
9.9 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.9 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
9.92 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
9.92 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
9.92 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.92 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
9.92 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
9.92 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
9.96 km
A G Barr Distributors/Transporters Exempt
July 29, 2019
10.01 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 2JG - Data from Apr 2022

Waterlinks Park Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Cheston Rd Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Cheston Rd Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Aston Cross Bus Stop/Station 246 m
Aston Cross Bus Stop/Station 251 m
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.95 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.95 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.96 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 961 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 967 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 982 m
East Midlands Airport Air 52.24 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 2JG - Data from Dec 2021

Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.66 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 3.67 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 4.2 km
Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 5.4 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 5.48 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 6.01 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 6.32 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 6.34 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 6.41 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 6.62 km
The Dam Inland Water 6.75 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 6.81 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 7.14 km
North Sea Sea 288.91 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.49671200
Longitude -1.87939400
OS Easting 408285
OS Northing 0288763
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1254
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Nechells
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000025
Travel To Work Area Birmingham

NHS

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
Birmingham and Solihull
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Established renting families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33018233
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 043
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 043C
Output Area / Small Area 3A1