The postcode B8 1AZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.B8 1AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B8 1AZ 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 1AZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B8 1AZ is Exton Way which is centered 46 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sandway Gardens and is 57 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.18 km away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Adderley Park Rail Station, 1.23 km away.
The closest primary school to B8 1AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Erdington Hall Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 9, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Small Heath Leadership Academy.
The local pub for residents of B8 1AZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.27 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 11.18 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B8 1AZ 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 1AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B8 1AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B8 1AZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1990 |
| 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 1AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 1.89 km |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.16 km |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 2.21 km |
| Marlborough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.35 km | |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.38 km | |
| Hodge Hill College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 2.42 km |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.45 km | |
| Erdington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 2.49 km |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.5 km |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 2.63 km |
| Regents Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 2.68 km |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 2.71 km |
| Greenfields Primary School | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 2.71 km |
| Queensbury School | Special school | 11-19 | 2.71 km | |
| Green Heath School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 2.72 km |
| Hodge Hill Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 2.81 km |
| Riverside Education | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.82 km |
| Starbank School | Academy | 3-16 | 2.85 km | |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.88 km | |
| Blackwater Academy | Independent school | 12-18 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 2.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B8 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 11.12 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 11.18 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 11.25 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 11.27 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.27 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 11.27 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 11.27 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 11.28 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 11.28 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.44 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.45 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.45 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.47 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.47 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.47 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.47 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.47 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.47 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 11.51 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.52 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B8 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sandway Gardens | 57 m | |
| Sandway Gardens | 75 m | |
| Hutton Rd | 144 m | |
| Hutton Rd | 168 m | |
| Wright Rd | 290 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.18 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.18 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.18 km | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Duddeston Rail Station | 1.32 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B8 1AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 2.86 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 4.06 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 4.97 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 5.29 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 5.38 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 5.41 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 5.43 km | |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | 5.46 km | |
| Black Pool | 5.49 km | |
| Dragonfly Pool | 5.52 km | |
| Grey Lake | 5.58 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 5.68 km | |
| The Dam | 5.89 km | |
| Pool Spinney | 5.94 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 6.28 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49432000 |
| Longitude | -1.85414000 |
| OS Easting | 410000 |
| OS Northing | 0288500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: 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 | E33020166 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 048 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 048C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |