The postcode B6 5RU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1981 and terminated in December 1981.B6 5RU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B6 5RU 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 5RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B6 5RU is Portland Street which is centered 91 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Waterlinks Boulevard and is 81 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.14 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 763 m away.
The closest primary school to B6 5RU (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 5RU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.44 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 9.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B6 5RU 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 5RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B6 5RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B6 5RU
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| Termination | December 1981 |
| 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 5RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Holte School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | 1.31 km | |
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.61 km | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.79 km | |
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Nishkam High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.86 km |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 1.94 km |
| Anglesey Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Arc Oakbridge School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 2.13 km |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 2.16 km |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 2.23 km |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.25 km |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.27 km |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 2.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 9.31 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 9.38 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 9.44 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.44 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 9.44 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 9.44 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 9.45 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 9.49 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 9.49 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 9.61 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 9.63 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.63 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 9.65 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 9.65 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 9.65 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 9.65 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 9.65 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 9.65 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 9.7 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 9.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B6 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Waterlinks Boulevard | 81 m | |
| Waterlinks Boulevard | 129 m | |
| Park Rd | 198 m | |
| Park Rd | 221 m | |
| Park Rd | 228 m | |
| St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.14 km | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.15 km | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.15 km | |
| Aston Rail Station | 763 m | |
| Aston Rail Station | 768 m | |
| Aston Rail Station | 784 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B6 5RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 2.38 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 3.35 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.68 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 3.86 km | |
| Garden Grove | 5.18 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 5.65 km | |
| Perry Wood | 5.68 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 6.05 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 6.26 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 6.46 km | |
| Moor Pool | 6.48 km | |
| The Dam | 6.58 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 6.64 km | |
| North Sea | 289.13 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49974300 |
| Longitude | -1.88063800 |
| OS Easting | 408200 |
| OS Northing | 0289100 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| 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 |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| 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 | E33018125 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 037 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 037C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |