The postcode B5 7JL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B5 7JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B5 7JL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 B5 7JL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B5 7JL is Sherlock Street which is centered 60 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barford St and is 33 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.08 km away at Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Birmingham New Street Rail Station, 930 m away.
The closest primary school to B5 7JL (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 7JL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.14 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 11.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 20.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B5 7JL 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 B5 7JL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B5 7JL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B5 7JL
| 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 B5 7JL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 241 m |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 531 m |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 587 m | |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 641 m |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 691 m |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 736 m |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 748 m |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 782 m |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 870 m | |
| Heritage Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 12, 2020) | 1 km |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.14 km | |
| Camp Hill Education | Independent school | 11-18 | Inadequate (July 8, 2021) | 1.19 km |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.42 km | |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy | Special school | 13-17 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B5 7JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 11.13 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 11.14 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.14 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 11.14 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 11.14 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 11.25 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 11.27 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.28 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.35 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.35 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.35 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.35 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.35 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.35 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.35 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.35 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 11.37 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 11.37 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.39 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 11.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B5 7JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Barford St | 33 m | |
| Barford St | 53 m | |
| Mowbray St | 122 m | |
| Mowbray St | 137 m | |
| Lower Essex St | 217 m | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.08 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.08 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.08 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 930 m | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 960 m | |
| Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B5 7JL - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.33 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.06 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.08 km | |
| The Grove | 4.36 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.46 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.59 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.68 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.89 km | |
| Round Pool | 6.19 km | |
| North Sea | 288.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B5 7JL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 21.3 Mbps | 20.8 Mbps | 23.44 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1.2 Mbps | 1.28 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 | 100% | 0% | 20.8 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B5 7JL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46920000 |
| Longitude | -1.89529300 |
| OS Easting | 407210 |
| OS Northing | 0285701 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Ladywood |
| Electoral Ward | Bordesley & Highgate |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023248 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 135 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 135A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |