Postcode B6 5JJ (Birmingham)

Map showing B6 5JJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B6 5JJ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in March 1982 and is an active postcode. B6 5JJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B6 5JJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 5JJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B6 5JJ is Bulwell Close which is centered 112 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Vicarage Rd and is 50 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.45 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 469 m away.

The closest primary school to B6 5JJ (for ages 11 and under) is Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 6, 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 5JJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.45 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 9.37 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

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 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B6 5JJ 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 5JJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B6 5JJ, and the approximate distance away.

Bulwell Close 112 m
Beeston Close 131 m
Park Street 146 m
Pugh Road 151 m
Vicarage Road 157 m
Lynton Road 171 m
Vine Street 173 m
Sandy Lane 177 m
Waterlinks Boulevard 183 m
Wainwright Street 209 m
Church Road 216 m
Sycamore Road 218 m
Church Lane 245 m
Howarth Way 248 m
Osbourne Close 248 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B6 5JJ

Introduction March 1982
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B6 5JJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.5 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.5 km
Mayfield School 1.5 km
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
1.56 km
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.64 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.72 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.81 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.84 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.88 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 1.9 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.92 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
2.04 km
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
2.1 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
2.11 km
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown Good
(March 13, 2019)
2.15 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
2.18 km
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
2.26 km
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Requires improvement
(January 24, 2019)
2.29 km
Westminster Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.31 km
Arc Oakbridge School Good
(January 31, 2019)
2.31 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 5JJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
9.31 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
9.37 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
9.45 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
9.45 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.45 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
9.45 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
9.45 km
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
9.48 km
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
9.48 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.62 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
9.64 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.64 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
9.7 km
A G Barr Distributors/Transporters Exempt
July 29, 2019
9.71 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B6 5JJ - Data from Apr 2022

Vicarage Rd Bus Stop/Station 50 m
Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Victoria Rd Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Waterlinks Boulevard Bus Stop/Station 184 m
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.45 km
St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.46 km
St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.46 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 469 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 473 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 489 m
East Midlands Airport Air 51.75 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B6 5JJ - Data from Dec 2021

Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.08 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 3.08 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 3.7 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 5.15 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.59 km
Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 5.96 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.96 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 6.03 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 6.07 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 6.16 km
The Dam Inland Water 6.28 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 6.33 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 6.78 km
North Sea Sea 289.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B6 5JJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 42,845 kWh - mean 5,356 kWh : median 4,957 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 15,582 kWh - mean 1,948 kWh : median 1,278 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B6 5JJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50198800
Longitude -1.87790600
OS Easting 408385
OS Northing 0289350
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
827
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Aston
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 E33018124
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 037C
Output Area / Small Area 4B1