The postcode B5 7RU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B5 7RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B5 7RU 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 7RU as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.
The closest road name to B5 7RU is South Drive which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is South Drive and is 58 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.81 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.92 km away.
The closest primary school to B5 7RU (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.
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 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B5 7RU 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 7RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B5 7RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B5 7RU
| 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 7RU - 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) | 713 m |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 934 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1 km | |
| St John and Monica Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.11 km | |
| Uffculme School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Park Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| King David Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.68 km | |
| Percy Shurmer Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.69 km |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| West House School | Independent school | 1-11 | 1.71 km | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Queensbridge School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 28, 2013) | 1.73 km |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 5, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Redstone Academy for Boys | Independent school | 11-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Redstone Academy for Girls | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B5 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 12.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B5 7RU - Data from Apr 2022
| South Drive | 58 m | |
| Priory Rd | 207 m | |
| Priory Rd | 221 m | |
| Tally Ho Police Training | 243 m | |
| Bristol Rd | 261 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.81 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.81 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.81 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.92 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 2 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.15 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.12 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B5 7RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 800 m | |
| The Grove | 2.85 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.9 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.21 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.22 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.69 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.12 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.17 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.08 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 5.49 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.62 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.65 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 5.85 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 6.44 km | |
| North Sea | 288.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B5 7RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for B5 7RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.45338900 |
| Longitude | -1.90954600 |
| OS Easting | 406244 |
| OS Northing | 0283941 |
| 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 |