The postcode B42 2TU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B42 2TU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B42 2TU 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 2TU as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B42 2TU is Holford Drive which is centered 93 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Holford Drive and is 303 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.78 km away at Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 839 m away.
The closest primary school to B42 2TU (for ages 11 and under) is Canterbury Cross Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 4, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Prince Albert High School.
The local pub for residents of B42 2TU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 7.58 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 7.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B42 2TU 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 2TU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B42 2TU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B42 2TU
| 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 2TU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 0 m | |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 526 m |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 928 m |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Brookvale Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.7 km |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| The Pines Special School | Special school | 3-16 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 17, 2021) | 1.96 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.96 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| Wilson Stuart School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 20, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.09 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 2.16 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| Stockland Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 2.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B42 2TU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 7.38 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 7.41 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 7.51 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 7.51 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 7.51 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 7.58 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.58 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 7.58 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.58 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 7.72 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.75 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.75 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.75 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.77 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.77 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.77 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.77 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.77 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.77 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 7.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B42 2TU - Data from Apr 2022
| Holford Drive | 303 m | |
| Holford Drive | 321 m | |
| Nash Square | 442 m | |
| Wellhead Lane | 459 m | |
| Wellhead Lane | 489 m | |
| Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.78 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.78 km | |
| Jewellery Quarter (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.78 km | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 839 m | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B42 2TU - Data from Dec 2021
| Perry Reservoir | 1.38 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 1.68 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.72 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 1.8 km | |
| Garden Grove | 3.23 km | |
| Perry Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 3.84 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 4.2 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 4.34 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 4.68 km | |
| High Wood | 4.7 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 4.81 km | |
| Powell's Pool | 4.84 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 4.85 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B42 2TU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.52107500 |
| Longitude | -1.89186400 |
| OS Easting | 407434 |
| OS Northing | 0291470 |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019959 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 033 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 033F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |