The postcode B6 6HZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B6 6HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B6 6HZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 6HZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to B6 6HZ is Beacon Hill which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Trinity Rd and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.52 km away at St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station, 649 m away.
The closest primary school to B6 6HZ (for ages 11 and under) is Canterbury Cross Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 4, 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 6HZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 8.35 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 8.27 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B6 6HZ 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 6HZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B6 6HZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B6 6HZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B6 6HZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 654 m |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 744 m |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy | 4-11 | 744 m | |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Holte School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | 1.04 km | |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Westminster Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Prince Albert High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.47 km | |
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Anglesey Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Nishkam High School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.75 km |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.85 km | |
| Brookvale Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Welford Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 6HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 8.21 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 8.27 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 8.35 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 8.35 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.35 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 8.35 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 8.35 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 8.38 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 8.38 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 8.52 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 8.54 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 8.54 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 8.56 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 8.56 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 8.56 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 8.56 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 8.56 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 8.56 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 8.61 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 8.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B6 6HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Trinity Rd | 64 m | |
| Trinity Rd | 83 m | |
| BRdway | 108 m | |
| BRdway | 114 m | |
| Witton Rd | 222 m | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.52 km | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.52 km | |
| St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.52 km | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 649 m | |
| Witton (West Midlands) Rail Station | 674 m | |
| Perry Barr Rail Station | 1.19 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B6 6HZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 2.12 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 2.54 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 2.73 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.77 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.06 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.54 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 4.98 km | |
| Holly Wood | 5.06 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 5.23 km | |
| Swan Pool | 5.42 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 5.54 km | |
| Moor Pool | 6.62 km | |
| North Sea | 290.15 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B6 6HZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.50789800 |
| Longitude | -1.89087000 |
| OS Easting | 407504 |
| OS Northing | 0290006 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: 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 | E33020122 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 037 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 037F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |