Postcode B45 9BX (Birmingham)

Map showing B45 9BX and nearby postcodes

The postcode B45 9BX is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B45 9BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B45 9BX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 B45 9BX as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to B45 9BX is Rushmead Grove which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Leach Heath Lane and is 75 m away. The closest railway station is Longbridge Rail Station, 2.22 km away.

The closest primary school to B45 9BX (for ages 11 and under) is St James Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Waseley Hills High School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 27, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of B45 9BX is Lucy's Catering @ The Swan and is 10.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 13, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 120 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 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 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B45 9BX is covered by the West Midlands police force association and South Birmingham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B45 9BX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B45 9BX, and the approximate distance away.

Rushmead Grove 39 m
Beverley Road 110 m
Malcolm Grove 124 m
Leach Heath Lane 155 m
Longwood Road 163 m
Sharps Close 169 m
Fossil Drive 172 m
Graham Crescent 184 m
Quarry Walk 233 m
Stonecroft Avenue 245 m
Stilthouse Grove 248 m
Traceys Meadow 257 m
Beoley Grove 284 m
Meadowfield Road 298 m
Dodford Close 306 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B45 9BX

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 B45 9BX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St James Catholic Primary School 117 m
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Good
(November 24, 2021)
702 m
Colmers School and Sixth Form College Good
(January 24, 2018)
771 m
Colmers Farm Primary School 911 m
Rednal Hill Junior School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
1.01 km
Rednal Hill Infant School Good
(March 20, 2018)
1.01 km
Waseley Hills High School Requires improvement
(June 27, 2018)
1.21 km
Reaside Academy Good
(November 17, 2021)
1.24 km
Holywell Primary and Nursery School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
1.31 km
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.35 km
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy 1.35 km
St Columba's Catholic Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.53 km
Forestdale Primary School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2019)
1.83 km
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Good
(December 11, 2018)
2.3 km
The Meadows Primary School Requires improvement
(January 22, 2020)
2.49 km
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Good
(January 29, 2019)
2.56 km
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Good
(October 10, 2019)
2.71 km
Turves Green Boys' School 2.88 km
Cofton Primary School Good
(January 16, 2020)
3.02 km
Turves Green Primary School Good
(February 26, 2020)
3.12 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B45 9BX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bournes Green Farm Retailers - other Exempt
February 28, 2021
8.56 km
Tagg Farm Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
9.85 km
Bluntington Jams And Preserves Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
10 km
Lucy's Catering @ The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 13, 2021
10.55 km
The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
November 25, 2019
10.55 km
Chaddesleys Bar At The Salon Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
10.59 km
The Village Butcher Retailers - other 4
Good
October 21, 2021
10.59 km
Village Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
10.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B45 9BX - Data from Apr 2022

Leach Heath Lane Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Leach Heath Lane Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Beverley Road Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Beverley Road Bus Stop/Station 242 m
Callowbridge Road Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Longbridge Rail Station Rail 2.22 km
Northfield Rail Station Rail 3.62 km
Northfield Rail Station Rail 3.62 km
East Midlands Airport Air 66.85 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B45 9BX - Data from Dec 2021

Rubery Hill Hill Or Mountain 690 m
Rednal Hill Hill Or Mountain 750 m
Whetty Coppice Woodland Or Forest 760 m
Square Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Holly Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
Balaam's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Lickey Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
Bedlam Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Stock Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.29 km
Chadwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Broadmoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Red Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km
Gannow Green Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B45 9BX - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 72.7 Mbps 120 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 12 Mbps 13.8 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16.8 1.2
30-300 Mbps 0% 102.4 16.5
300+ Mbps 100% 526.5 37.5

Gas Consumption

28 meters consuming 314,149 kWh - mean 11,220 kWh : median 11,740 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

27 meters consuming 93,022 kWh - mean 3,445 kWh : median 2,200 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B45 9BX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.39296500
Longitude -2.01322500
OS Easting 399197
OS Northing 0277216
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7782
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Northfield
Electoral Ward Rubery & Rednal
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)
South Birmingham
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020472
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 130
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 130B
Output Area / Small Area 8C1