The postcode B42 2NZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in December 1994 and terminated in January 1995.B42 2NZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B42 2NZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 2NZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B42 2NZ is Booths Farm Road which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fowlmere Rd and is 53 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.94 km away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 1.19 km away.
The closest primary school to B42 2NZ (for ages 11 and under) is Calshot Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 22, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Fortis Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 27, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of B42 2NZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.16 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 4.88 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B42 2NZ 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 2NZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 2NZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 2NZ
| Introduction | December 1994 |
| 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 2NZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 350 m |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 709 m |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 709 m |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 709 m |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 709 m | |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2012) | 924 m |
| Ferndale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Glenmead Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Fortis Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Hamstead Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.69 km |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2013) | 1.95 km |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 2 km |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 19, 2018) | 2.08 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 2.19 km |
| Hamstead Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 2.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 2NZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 4.88 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 4.88 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 4.96 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 4.96 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 5 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 5.13 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 5.16 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.16 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 5.16 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 5.16 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 5.29 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.29 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 5.32 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 5.32 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 5.32 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.32 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 5.32 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 5.32 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.33 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 5.39 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 2NZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Fowlmere Rd | 53 m | |
| Foden Rd | 194 m | |
| Booths Farm Rd | 221 m | |
| Turnberry Rd | 295 m | |
| Booths Farm Rd | 384 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.94 km | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.94 km | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.94 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.19 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.24 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 1.24 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 2NZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Perry Wood | 652 m | |
| Holly Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 1.37 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 1.48 km | |
| Garden Grove | 1.5 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| High Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.59 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 3.45 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.55 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 3.81 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 3.94 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.54023000 |
| Longitude | -1.91886300 |
| OS Easting | 405600 |
| OS Northing | 0293600 |
| 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: 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 | E33020033 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 016E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |