Postcode B6 7QY (Birmingham)

Map showing B6 7QY and nearby postcodes

The postcode B6 7QY is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 2005 and is an active postcode. B6 7QY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B6 7QY is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 7QY as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.

The closest road name to B6 7QY is Thimble Mill Lane which is centered 104 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sandy Lane and is 270 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.55 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 403 m away.

The closest primary school to B6 7QY (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 7QY is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.81 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 9.73 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for B6 7QY 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 7QY and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B6 7QY, and the approximate distance away.

Thimble Mill Lane 104 m
Sandy Lane 187 m
Vine Street 191 m
Bourne Road 204 m
Lynton Road 209 m
Wainwright Street 226 m
Park Street 232 m
Church Road 261 m
Railway Terrace 283 m
Cheston Road 288 m
Wharf Street 308 m
Holborn Hill 364 m
Lichfield Road 370 m
Long Acre 397 m
Church Lane 448 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B6 7QY

Introduction January 2005
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 7QY - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.53 km
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
1.78 km
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.81 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.81 km
Mayfield School 1.81 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.84 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
2 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
2.06 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 2.1 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 2.17 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
2.2 km
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
2.22 km
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School 2.31 km
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown Good
(March 13, 2019)
2.33 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
2.37 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
2.37 km
Erdington Hall Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
2.48 km
Anglesey Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
2.48 km
Arc Oakbridge School Good
(January 31, 2019)
2.48 km
Heathfield Primary School Good
(June 13, 2018)
2.6 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B6 7QY - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B6 7QY - Data from Apr 2022

Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 270 m
Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 300 m
Victoria Rd Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Aston Station Bus Stop/Station 388 m
Vicarage Rd Bus Stop/Station 400 m
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.55 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.55 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.56 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 403 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 409 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 421 m
East Midlands Airport Air 51.64 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B6 7QY - Data from Dec 2021

Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.13 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 3.21 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.98 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 4 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 5.5 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.81 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.92 km
Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 5.98 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 6.02 km
The Dam Inland Water 6.16 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 6.21 km
Jones's Wood Woodland Or Forest 6.87 km
North Sea Sea 288.71 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B6 7QY - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50049100
Longitude -1.87319600
OS Easting 408705
OS Northing 0289184
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1254
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
Birmingham and Solihull
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Established renting families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33018231
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 043
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 043C
Output Area / Small Area 3A1