Postcode B6 5UQ (Birmingham)

Map showing B6 5UQ and nearby postcodes

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

B6 5UQ 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 5UQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B6 5UQ is Sycamore Road which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sycamore Rd and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.66 km away at St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 399 m away.

The closest primary school to B6 5UQ (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 Broadway Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 6, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of B6 5UQ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.31 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.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sycamore Road 64 m
Church Lane 100 m
Heanor Croft 102 m
Gladstone Street 117 m
Pugh Road 130 m
Queens Road 134 m
Beeston Close 167 m
A38(M) 176 m
Beales Street 199 m
Bulwell Close 237 m
Alfred Street 239 m
Osbourne Close 261 m
Grosvenor Road 263 m
Vyse Street 270 m
Vicarage Road 279 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B6 5UQ

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 5UQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.48 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.54 km
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.58 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.58 km
Mayfield School 1.58 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.71 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.71 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.72 km
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
1.74 km
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
1.83 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
1.84 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 2.08 km
Prince Albert High School 2.08 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
2.11 km
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Requires improvement
(January 24, 2019)
2.17 km
Westminster Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.23 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
2.23 km
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School 2.23 km
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
2.24 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
2.25 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 5UQ - 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
9.3 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
9.31 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
9.31 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
9.31 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
9.31 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
9.48 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
9.51 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
9.51 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
9.51 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
9.51 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
9.51 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
9.51 km
A G Barr Distributors/Transporters Exempt
July 29, 2019
9.55 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
9.56 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sycamore Rd Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Gladstone St Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Sycamore Rd Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Victoria Rd Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Aston Hall Rd Bus Stop/Station 279 m
St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.66 km
St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.66 km
St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.67 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 399 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 400 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 411 m
East Midlands Airport Air 51.55 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brookvale Park Inland Water 1.82 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 2.8 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 3.46 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.99 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.38 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.79 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.8 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 5.94 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 5.98 km
The Dam Inland Water 6.09 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 6.14 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 6.97 km
North Sea Sea 289.18 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50448400
Longitude -1.87768800
OS Easting 408399
OS Northing 0289626
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: 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 E33018121
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 037C
Output Area / Small Area 4B1