Postcode B7 5RU (Birmingham) Terminated January 2001

Map showing B7 5RU and nearby postcodes

The postcode B7 5RU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in January 2001.B7 5RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B7 5RU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 B7 5RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B7 5RU is Cumbria Way which is centered 140 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Stuart St and is 481 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.97 km away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Aston Rail Station, 1.07 km away.

The closest primary school to B7 5RU (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 B7 5RU is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.72 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 10.63 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

Policing for B7 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B7 5RU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B7 5RU, and the approximate distance away.

Cumbria Way 140 m
Dorset Road 154 m
Trevor Street 206 m
Aston Church Road 214 m
Poplar Drive 272 m
Arley Road 305 m
Silver Birch Close 314 m
Pennine Way 330 m
Mounts Way 354 m
Watson Road 366 m
Mount Street 395 m
Nechells Park Road 489 m
Long Acre 703 m
Heartlands Parkway 898 m
Lichfield Road 1.06 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode B7 5RU

Introduction January 1980
Termination January 2001
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 B7 5RU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spring Hill High School Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.53 km
Slade Primary School Good
(December 6, 2018)
1.87 km
Erdington Hall Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
2.08 km
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School 2.21 km
Erdington Academy Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.44 km
Chilwell Croft Academy Good
(January 17, 2019)
2.53 km
Blackwater Academy Good
(May 24, 2018)
2.58 km
Queensbury School 2.63 km
Brookvale Primary School Good
(February 14, 2018)
2.67 km
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Good
(March 6, 2019)
2.69 km
Holte School Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
2.69 km
Mayfield School 2.69 km
Small Heath Leadership Academy 2.74 km
Hodge Hill College Good
(October 14, 2021)
2.76 km
Marlborough Primary School 2.76 km
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 2.81 km
Braidwood School for the Deaf Good
(October 17, 2018)
2.82 km
Oscott Manor School Good
(April 25, 2017)
2.85 km
Regents Park Community Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
2.86 km
Stockland Green School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.87 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B7 5RU - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B7 5RU - Data from Apr 2022

Stuart St Bus Stop/Station 481 m
Sandway Gardens Bus Stop/Station 485 m
Holborn Hill Bus Stop/Station 488 m
Sandway Gardens Bus Stop/Station 489 m
Hutton Rd Bus Stop/Station 490 m
Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.97 km
Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.98 km
Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.98 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 1.07 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 1.07 km
Aston Rail Station Rail 1.08 km
East Midlands Airport Air 51.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B7 5RU - Data from Dec 2021

Brookvale Park Inland Water 2.45 km
Witton Lakes Inland Water 3.64 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 4.77 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.86 km
Eachelhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.44 km
Kent's Moat Inland Water 5.51 km
Plants Brook Reservoirs Inland Water 5.59 km
Black Pool Inland Water 5.6 km
Dragonfly Pool Inland Water 5.65 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 5.68 km
Grey Lake Inland Water 5.71 km
The Dam Inland Water 5.86 km
Pool Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.91 km
Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 6.22 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 6.4 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.49729400
Longitude -1.86050800
OS Easting 409567
OS Northing 0288830
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1612
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: 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 E33018237
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 043
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 043A
Output Area / Small Area 4B1