Postcode B5 6DT (Birmingham)

Map showing B5 6DT and nearby postcodes

The postcode B5 6DT is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B5 6DT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B5 6DT is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 B5 6DT as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to B5 6DT is Digbeth which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Allison St and is 95 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 610 m away at Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station, 295 m away.

The closest primary school to B5 6DT (for ages 11 and under) is Chandos Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 27, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ark St Alban's Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 24, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of B5 6DT is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.74 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 10.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B5 6DT 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 B5 6DT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B5 6DT, and the approximate distance away.

Digbeth 32 m
Well Lane 106 m
Mill Lane 114 m
Moat Lane 118 m
Meriden Street 124 m
Allison Street 134 m
Oxford Street 176 m
Coventry Street 176 m
Upper Dean Street 234 m
Shaw's Passage 244 m
Rea Street 247 m
Trent Street 261 m
Bordesley Street 268 m
Moor Street 269 m
Edgbaston Street 300 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B5 6DT

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 B5 6DT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chandos Primary School Good
(February 27, 2019)
936 m
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2010)
970 m
Calthorpe Academy Good
(November 29, 2017)
990 m
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School Good
(July 17, 2019)
1.02 km
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 5, 2019)
1.02 km
St Thomas CofE Academy 1.04 km
Ark St Alban's Academy Requires improvement
(November 24, 2021)
1.21 km
Camp Hill Education Inadequate
(July 8, 2021)
1.25 km
City Academy 1.29 km
James Brindley School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.34 km
Percy Shurmer Academy Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.38 km
Regents Park Community Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
1.45 km
Heritage Academy Outstanding
(March 12, 2020)
1.47 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.5 km
Oasis Academy Woodview Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
1.5 km
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School Good
(May 16, 2019)
1.54 km
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Outstanding
(November 10, 2017)
1.6 km
West House School 1.71 km
Arc Oakbridge School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.75 km
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery Outstanding
(November 30, 2017)
1.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B5 6DT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
10.71 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
10.74 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
10.74 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
10.74 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
10.74 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
10.82 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
10.85 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
10.89 km
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
10.93 km
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
10.93 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
10.95 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
10.95 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
10.96 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
10.96 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
10.96 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
10.96 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
10.96 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
10.96 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
10.99 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
11.11 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B5 6DT - Data from Apr 2022

Allison St Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Oxford St Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Allison St Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Birmingham Coach Station Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Birmingham Coach Station Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 610 m
Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 620 m
Corporation Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 623 m
Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station Rail 295 m
Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station Rail 330 m
Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station Rail 363 m
East Midlands Airport Air 54.37 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B5 6DT - Data from Dec 2021

Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 3.13 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.62 km
Coldbath Pool Inland Water 4.7 km
Brookvale Park Inland Water 5.05 km
Moseley New Pool Inland Water 5.06 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 5.08 km
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground Urban Greenspace 5.09 km
Mill Pond Inland Water 5.19 km
Camp Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.75 km
Round Pool Inland Water 6.39 km
North Sea Sea 288.57 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B5 6DT - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 93,186 kWh - mean 15,531 kWh : median 7,926 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B5 6DT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.47627100
Longitude -1.89012400
OS Easting 407560
OS Northing 0286488
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9761
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Nechells
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: 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 E33019822
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 050
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 050E
Output Area / Small Area 2A1