The postcode B44 8UD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B44 8UD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B44 8UD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 8UD as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B44 8UD is Glenmead Road which is centered 126 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glenmead Rd and is 102 m away. The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 2.37 km away.
The closest primary school to B44 8UD (for ages 11 and under) is Glenmead Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 10, 2018. 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 8UD is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.39 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 6.06 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 186.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20 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 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B44 8UD 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 B44 8UD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B44 8UD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B44 8UD
| 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 B44 8UD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmead Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 96 m |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 262 m |
| Fortis Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 395 m |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 646 m |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 646 m |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 646 m |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 646 m | |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 19, 2018) | 809 m |
| Greenholm Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 901 m |
| TLG North Birmingham | Independent school | 12-16 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.14 km |
| Kingsthorne Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 9, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 8, 2014) | 1.4 km |
| Calshot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Warren Farm Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 17, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| Sundridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.76 km |
| North Birmingham Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.8 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B44 8UD - 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 | 6.06 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.09 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 6.13 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 6.13 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 6.19 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 6.28 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6.39 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.39 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6.39 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6.39 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 6.51 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.51 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 6.54 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 6.54 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 6.54 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.54 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 6.54 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 6.54 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.56 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 6.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B44 8UD - Data from Apr 2022
| Glenmead Rd | 102 m | |
| Glenmead Rd | 120 m | |
| Malthouse Lane | 181 m | |
| Scarsdale Rd | 187 m | |
| Scarsdale Rd | 208 m | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 2.37 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 2.41 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 2.41 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 49.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B44 8UD - Data from Dec 2021
| Perry Reservoir | 1.26 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Holly Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Perry Wood | 1.93 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 2 km | |
| High Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.47 km | |
| Westwood Coppice | 2.76 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.77 km | |
| Longmoor Pool | 3.2 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 3.39 km | |
| Brookvale Park | 3.54 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 3.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B44 8UD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 182.5 Mbps | 186.1 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 21 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 39 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 140.1 | 17.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for B44 8UD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.54310100 |
| Longitude | -1.89974800 |
| OS Easting | 406896 |
| OS Northing | 0293921 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020019 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 013D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |