Postcode B6 4DU (Birmingham)

Map showing B6 4DU and nearby postcodes

The postcode B6 4DU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in February 1990 and is an active postcode. B6 4DU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B6 4DU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 4DU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B6 4DU is Whitehouse Street which is centered 77 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Avenue Rd and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.6 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Duddeston Rail Station, 1.26 km away.

The closest primary school to B6 4DU (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 4DU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.43 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 9.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Policing for B6 4DU 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B6 4DU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B6 4DU, and the approximate distance away.

Whitehouse Street 77 m
Aston Road North 104 m
Aston Bridge 146 m
Thomas Street 170 m
Holland Road West 183 m
Chester Street 196 m
Pool Street 203 m
Aston Brook Street East 219 m
Leatherhead Close 225 m
Hubert Street 231 m
Chilworth Close 264 m
Sutton Street 285 m
Aston Brook Street 298 m
Avenue Road 330 m
Aston Road 363 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B6 4DU

Introduction February 1990
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B6 4DU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
823 m
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.03 km
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.09 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.09 km
Mayfield School 1.09 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 1.12 km
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown Good
(March 13, 2019)
1.35 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
1.47 km
Arc Oakbridge School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.5 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.68 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.86 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
1.94 km
Values Academy Good
(May 23, 2019)
1.97 km
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
2 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
2.02 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
2.02 km
Westminster Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.25 km
Flexible Learning School Good
(November 30, 2017)
2.26 km
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Requires improvement
(January 24, 2019)
2.35 km
The Lambs Christian School Outstanding
(January 17, 2019)
2.37 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 4DU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
9.33 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
9.41 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
9.43 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.43 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
9.43 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
9.43 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
9.47 km
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
9.52 km
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
9.52 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.6 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
9.63 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.63 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
9.65 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
9.65 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
9.65 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.65 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
9.65 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
9.65 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
9.69 km
A G Barr Distributors/Transporters Exempt
July 29, 2019
9.76 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B6 4DU - Data from Apr 2022

Avenue Rd Bus Stop/Station 25 m
Radio House Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Aston Cross Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Dartmouth Circus Bus Stop/Station 287 m
Aston Cross Bus Stop/Station 298 m
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.6 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.61 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.61 km
Duddeston Rail Station Rail 1.26 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 1.3 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 1.3 km
East Midlands Airport Air 52.6 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B6 4DU - Data from Dec 2021

Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.92 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 3.85 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 4.15 km
Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 5.11 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 5.26 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.87 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 5.95 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 6.05 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 6.79 km
The Dam Inland Water 7.12 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 7.17 km
North Sea Sea 289.24 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.49590000
Longitude -1.88558200
OS Easting 407865
OS Northing 0288672
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2153
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Newtown
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000025
Travel To Work Area Birmingham

NHS

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
The Black Country and West Birmingham
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG

2011 Census

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 E33020176
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 050
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 050A
Output Area / Small Area 4B1