Postcode B6 7RA (Birmingham)

Map showing B6 7RA and nearby postcodes

The postcode B6 7RA is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B6 7RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B6 7RA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 7RA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B6 7RA is Lichfield Road which is centered 71 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Aston Station and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.8 km away at St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 104 m away.

The closest primary school to B6 7RA (for ages 11 and under) is Slade Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 6, 2018. 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 7RA is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 9.7 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 9.61 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 7RA 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 7RA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Lichfield Road 71 m
Bourne Road 117 m
Vyse Street 130 m
Alfred Street 163 m
Church Road 189 m
Egbert Close 201 m
Beales Street 219 m
Sutherland Street 233 m
Holborn Hill 243 m
Grosvenor Road 257 m
Sandy Lane 286 m
Vine Street 286 m
Heanor Croft 307 m
Long Acre 337 m
Gladstone Street 341 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B6 7RA

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 7RA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.27 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.57 km
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
1.9 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
1.9 km
Mayfield School 1.9 km
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
1.93 km
Broadway Academy Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.93 km
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
1.96 km
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School 2.05 km
Canterbury Cross Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
2.1 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School 2.11 km
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
2.2 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
2.24 km
Erdington Hall Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
2.28 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 2.29 km
Stockland Green School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.39 km
Prince Albert High School 2.4 km
The Pines Special School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.44 km
Marsh Hill Primary School Good
(June 20, 2018)
2.45 km
Nishkam High School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
2.51 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Aston Station Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Aston Station Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Sycamore Rd Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Sandy Lane Bus Stop/Station 325 m
Victoria Rd Bus Stop/Station 332 m
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.8 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.81 km
St Chads (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.81 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 104 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 110 m
Aston Rail Station Rail 123 m
East Midlands Airport Air 51.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brookvale Park Inland Water 1.83 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 2.92 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 3.78 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.84 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 5.38 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.58 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.74 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 5.78 km
The Dam Inland Water 5.91 km
Plants Brook Reservoirs Inland Water 5.92 km
Black Pool Inland Water 5.93 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.96 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 6.12 km
Jones's Wood Woodland Or Forest 6.63 km
North Sea Sea 288.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B6 7RA - 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 52.50311500
Longitude -1.87223100
OS Easting 408770
OS Northing 0289476
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
530
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 E33019918
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 037A
Output Area / Small Area 4B1