The postcode B5 7RQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. B5 7RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B5 7RQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 7RQ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.
The closest road name to B5 7RQ is Odell Place which is centered 20 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Priory Rd and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.65 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, 1.84 km away.
The closest primary school to B5 7RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 24, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward's School.
Residents reported an average download speed of 68.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.4 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 B5 7RQ is covered by the West Midlands police force association and South Birmingham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B5 7RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B5 7RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B5 7RQ
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 7RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 787 m |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 793 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.07 km | |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.17 km | |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Uffculme School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Park Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.55 km | |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.58 km |
| James Brindley School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.66 km | |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 1.71 km |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.71 km | |
| King David Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.83 km | |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 1.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B5 7RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 12.34 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 12.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B5 7RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Priory Rd | 78 m | |
| Bristol Rd | 102 m | |
| Tally Ho Police Training | 117 m | |
| Bristol Rd | 134 m | |
| Priory Rd | 151 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.65 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.65 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.65 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 1.84 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.96 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B5 7RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 778 m | |
| The Grove | 2.88 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.18 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.31 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.78 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.2 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.25 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.07 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.56 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.57 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 5.87 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 6.34 km | |
| North Sea | 288.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B5 7RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 37.3 Mbps | 68.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.2 Mbps | 8.4 Mbps | 21 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% | 20.9 | 3.6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 87.4 | 10.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B5 7RQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45482800 |
| Longitude | -1.90946900 |
| OS Easting | 406249 |
| OS Northing | 0284101 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Edgbaston |
| 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) |
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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Urban cultural mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020290 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 079 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 079A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D1 |