The postcode B8 1AL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in March 2001.B8 1AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B8 1AL 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 B8 1AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to B8 1AL is Clarel Avenue which is centered 207 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hall Rd and is 375 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.25 km away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Adderley Park Rail Station, 503 m away.
The closest primary school to B8 1AL (for ages 11 and under) is Regents Park Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 2, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Small Heath Leadership Academy.
The local pub for residents of B8 1AL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.43 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 11.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B8 1AL is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Birmingham East and North is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B8 1AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B8 1AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B8 1AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | March 2001 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B8 1AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Heath Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Regents Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| Marlborough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.51 km | |
| Green Heath School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Greenfields Primary School | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 1.58 km |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.82 km | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.85 km | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.92 km |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Camp Hill Education | Independent school | 11-18 | Inadequate (July 8, 2021) | 2.06 km |
| The Olive School, Small Heath | Academy | 4-11 | 2.13 km | |
| Montgomery Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.28 km |
| Calthorpe Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.29 km |
| St Benedict's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 2.31 km |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 30, 2017) | 2.37 km |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy | Special school | 13-17 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 2.37 km |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B8 1AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 11.33 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 11.41 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 11.43 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.43 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 11.43 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 11.43 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 11.47 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 11.52 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 11.52 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.6 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.63 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.63 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.64 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.64 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.64 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.64 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.64 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.64 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.69 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 11.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B8 1AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Hall Rd | 375 m | |
| Hall Rd | 388 m | |
| Adderley Road | 420 m | |
| Adderley Rd | 460 m | |
| Arden Rd | 470 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.25 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.25 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.25 km | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 503 m | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 515 m | |
| Duddeston Rail Station | 741 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B8 1AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 3.89 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 5.05 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 5.06 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 5.19 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 5.77 km | |
| Round Pool | 5.91 km | |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | 6.71 km | |
| Black Pool | 6.74 km | |
| Dragonfly Pool | 6.75 km | |
| Grey Lake | 6.82 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 7.1 km | |
| North Sea | 287.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.48410900 |
| Longitude | -1.86340700 |
| OS Easting | 409373 |
| OS Northing | 0287363 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Hodge Hill |
| Electoral Ward | Alum Rock |
| 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) |
Birmingham East and North |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33018209 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 052 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 052F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |