The postcode B5 7LR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B5 7LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B5 7LR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 7LR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B5 7LR is Foxtail Walk which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bellevue and is 90 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.68 km away at Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 1.28 km away.
The closest primary school to B5 7LR (for ages 11 and under) is Percy Shurmer Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 11, 2020. 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 7LR is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.51 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 11.51 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 88.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.5% 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B5 7LR 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 7LR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B5 7LR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B5 7LR
| 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 7LR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 497 m |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 640 m |
| Chandos Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 669 m |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 714 m |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 807 m |
| Ark St Alban's Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 837 m |
| St Thomas CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 920 m | |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2010) | 921 m |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (November 10, 2017) | 985 m |
| Heritage Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 12, 2020) | 1.04 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.06 km | |
| City Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.08 km | |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.12 km | |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.13 km | |
| St Paul's School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.45 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B5 7LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 11.51 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.51 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 11.51 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 11.51 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 11.53 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.65 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 11.65 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 11.67 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.73 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.73 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.73 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.73 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.73 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.73 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.73 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.73 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.76 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 11.8 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 11.8 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 11.8 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B5 7LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Bellevue | 90 m | |
| Bellevue | 191 m | |
| Speedwell Rd | 217 m | |
| Wellington Rd | 278 m | |
| Speedwell Rd | 296 m | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.68 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.68 km | |
| Grand Central New Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.69 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.55 km | |
| Birmingham New Street Rail Station | 1.59 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B5 7LR - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.75 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.6 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.77 km | |
| The Grove | 3.86 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.03 km | |
| Camp Wood | 4.23 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.25 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.33 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 7.41 km | |
| North Sea | 288.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B5 7LR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.8 Mbps | 88.8 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.4 Mbps | 36 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% | 20.1 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 2.5% | 100% | 100.1 | 12.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 97.5% | 97.5% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B5 7LR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46348600 |
| Longitude | -1.89894200 |
| OS Easting | 406963 |
| OS Northing | 0285065 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Hall Green |
| Electoral Ward | Balsall Heath West |
| 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 | E33020265 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 074 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 074C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |