Postcode B44 8HZ (Birmingham) Terminated May 1994

Map showing B44 8HZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B44 8HZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in May 1994.B44 8HZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B44 8HZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 B44 8HZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to B44 8HZ is Fir Tree Close which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Burnham Road and is 156 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.46 km away at Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, 2.29 km away.

The closest primary school to B44 8HZ (for ages 11 and under) is Greenholm Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 19, 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 B44 8HZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.81 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 6.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Policing for B44 8HZ 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 B44 8HZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B44 8HZ, and the approximate distance away.

Fir Tree Close 60 m
Burnham Road 76 m
Pinewood Close 82 m
Lilac Avenue 84 m
Aldridge Road 177 m
Greenholm Road 180 m
Wiremill Close 203 m
Halfway Close 203 m
Brick Kiln Lane 240 m
Bradfield Road 256 m
Castleton Road 272 m
Wideacre Drive 286 m
Smalldale Road 312 m
Anstey Road 341 m
Crestwood Drive 356 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B44 8HZ

Introduction January 1992
Termination May 1994
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B44 8HZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Greenholm Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
135 m
Glenmead Primary School Requires improvement
(October 10, 2018)
756 m
Beeches Junior School Good
(January 10, 2018)
1 km
Beeches Infant School Good
(June 28, 2017)
1 km
Priestley Smith School Outstanding
(January 15, 2019)
1 km
Arena Academy 1 km
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.01 km
Fortis Academy Requires improvement
(November 27, 2019)
1.17 km
North Birmingham Academy Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.18 km
Hawthorn Primary School Requires improvement
(November 17, 2021)
1.2 km
Kingsthorne Primary School Good
(March 9, 2017)
1.3 km
Maryvale Catholic Primary School Good
(December 19, 2018)
1.31 km
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 8, 2014)
1.32 km
TLG North Birmingham Good
(October 5, 2017)
1.38 km
Warren Farm Primary School Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
1.41 km
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Good
(October 7, 2021)
1.53 km
Story Wood School Outstanding
(December 12, 2013)
1.71 km
Prince Albert High School 1.75 km
Wilson Stuart School Outstanding
(March 20, 2019)
1.76 km
Calshot Primary School Good
(March 22, 2017)
1.87 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B44 8HZ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B44 8HZ - Data from Apr 2022

Burnham Road Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Burnham Road Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Thornbridge Avenue Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Thornbridge Avenue Bus Stop/Station 210 m
Drakes Drum Bus Stop/Station 379 m
Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 5.46 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 5.46 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 5.46 km
Perry Barr Rail Station Rail 2.29 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 2.35 km
Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Rail 2.38 km
East Midlands Airport Air 50.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B44 8HZ - Data from Dec 2021

Perry Reservoir Inland Water 698 m
Witton Lakes Inland Water 1.82 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.81 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Doe Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Westwood Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Longmoor Pool Inland Water 3.47 km
Powell's Pool Inland Water 3.82 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 4.02 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.53661600
Longitude -1.89528100
OS Easting 407200
OS Northing 0293200
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12552
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Perry Barr
Electoral Ward Oscott
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: 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 E33020020
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 013C
Output Area / Small Area 4C1