Postcode B6 5JU (Birmingham)

Map showing B6 5JU and nearby postcodes

The postcode B6 5JU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B6 5JU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B6 5JU 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 5JU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.

The closest road name to B6 5JU is Bulwell Close which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Vicarage Rd and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.46 km away at St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 533 m away.

The closest primary school to B6 5JU (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 5JU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.3 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 9.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 77.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 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 1.8 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 B6 5JU 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 5JU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Bulwell Close 48 m
Vicarage Road 71 m
Pugh Road 100 m
Osbourne Close 101 m
Howarth Way 138 m
Park Road North 144 m
Sycamore Road 147 m
Waterlinks Boulevard 170 m
Beeston Close 171 m
Aston Expressway 177 m
A38(M) 226 m
Church Lane 239 m
Upper Portland Street 271 m
Heanor Croft 280 m
Park Street 300 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B6 5JU

Introduction January 1980
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 5JU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.41 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.41 km
Mayfield School 1.41 km
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
1.54 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.56 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.66 km
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.67 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.69 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 1.87 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
1.89 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
1.9 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.93 km
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
2.02 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
2.05 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
2.09 km
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
2.13 km
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown Good
(March 13, 2019)
2.13 km
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Requires improvement
(January 24, 2019)
2.14 km
Westminster Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.16 km
Prince Albert High School 2.18 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Vicarage Rd Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Park Road North Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Park Road North Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Victoria Rd Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 210 m
St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.46 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 533 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 537 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 551 m
East Midlands Airport Air 51.75 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.03 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 2.99 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 3.56 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 5 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.44 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.89 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 5.92 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.99 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 6.18 km
The Dam Inland Water 6.29 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 6.34 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 6.77 km
North Sea Sea 289.22 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 79.8 Mbps 77.1 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.3 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20 1.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 96.2 13.4
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 224,868 kWh - mean 11,835 kWh : median 12,155 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 69,745 kWh - mean 3,671 kWh : median 3,448 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B6 5JU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50296000
Longitude -1.87952400
OS Easting 408275
OS Northing 0289458
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 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

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: Pakistani communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020121
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 037C
Output Area / Small Area 4B2