The postcode B6 4AL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in May 1994.B6 4AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B6 4AL 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 B6 4AL as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B6 4AL is Aston Brook Street East which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dartmouth Circus and is 167 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.42 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Duddeston Rail Station, 1.07 km away.
The closest primary school to B6 4AL (for ages 11 and under) is Chilwell Croft Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holte School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 2, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of B6 4AL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.64 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 9.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B6 4AL 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 B6 4AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B6 4AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B6 4AL
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B6 4AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 854 m |
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 882 m |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.1 km | |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Holte School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | 1.26 km | |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Arc Oakbridge School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Nishkam High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.52 km |
| Anglesey Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Values Academy | Special school | 11-17 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 1.96 km |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.11 km | |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Flexible Learning School | Independent school | 13-16 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 2.25 km |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 2.27 km |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.29 km |
| Brookfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.39 km | |
| The Lambs Christian School | Independent school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 17, 2019) | 2.46 km |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.47 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.54 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 9.62 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.64 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.64 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.64 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.64 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 9.68 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 9.73 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 9.73 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.8 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.83 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.83 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.85 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.85 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.85 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.85 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.85 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.85 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.89 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 9.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B6 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Dartmouth Circus | 167 m | |
| Industrial Estate | 245 m | |
| Avenue Rd | 299 m | |
| Fletchers | 450 m | |
| Proctor St | 451 m | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.42 km | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.43 km | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.43 km | |
| Duddeston Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Aston Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Aston Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B6 4AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 3.14 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 4.06 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 4.1 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.42 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.89 km | |
| Garden Grove | 5.49 km | |
| Moor Pool | 5.81 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 6.25 km | |
| The Grove | 6.61 km | |
| The Dam | 7.28 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 7.34 km | |
| North Sea | 289.09 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49345500 |
| Longitude | -1.88507300 |
| OS Easting | 407900 |
| OS Northing | 0288400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33019867 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 050 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 050E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |