The postcode B8 1AS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in December 1997 and terminated in June 1999.B8 1AS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B8 1AS 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 B8 1AS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to B8 1AS is Headland Drive which is centered 48 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ralph Rd and is 32 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.92 km away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Adderley Park Rail Station, 815 m away.
The closest primary school to B8 1AS (for ages 11 and under) is Marlborough Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Small Heath Leadership Academy.
The local pub for residents of B8 1AS is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.41 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 11.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B8 1AS 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 1AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B8 1AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B8 1AS
| Introduction | December 1997 |
| Termination | June 1999 |
| 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 1AS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.97 km | |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 2.23 km |
| Regents Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 2.26 km |
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 2.28 km |
| Green Heath School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| Greenfields Primary School | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 2.29 km |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.47 km | |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.51 km |
| Starbank School | Academy | 3-16 | 2.56 km | |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.58 km |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 2.61 km |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.64 km | |
| Hodge Hill College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 2.68 km |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham | Academy | 11-16 | 2.73 km | |
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.75 km |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.77 km |
| St Benedict's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 2.77 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 2.81 km |
| Riverside Education | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B8 1AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 11.27 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 11.34 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 11.41 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.41 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 11.41 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 11.41 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 11.41 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 11.44 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 11.44 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.58 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.6 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.6 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.62 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.62 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.62 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.62 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.62 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.62 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.66 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 11.68 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B8 1AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Ralph Rd | 32 m | |
| Ralph Rd | 109 m | |
| Washwood Heath Rd | 199 m | |
| Washwood Heath Rd | 233 m | |
| Saltley Gate | 261 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.92 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.93 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.93 km | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 815 m | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 852 m | |
| Duddeston Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.6 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B8 1AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 3.23 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 4.43 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 4.9 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 5.56 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 5.6 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 5.64 km | |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | 5.82 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 5.83 km | |
| Black Pool | 5.85 km | |
| Dragonfly Pool | 5.87 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 5.92 km | |
| Grey Lake | 5.94 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 6.08 km | |
| North Sea | 287.16 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49062700 |
| Longitude | -1.85568400 |
| OS Easting | 409896 |
| OS Northing | 0288089 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes) |
| 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 | E33020184 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 051 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 051B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |