The postcode B8 1RZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B8 1RZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B8 1RZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 1RZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to B8 1RZ is Cradock Road which is centered 85 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Herrick Rd and is 148 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.17 km away at Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Adderley Park Rail Station, 885 m away.
The closest primary school to B8 1RZ (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 1RZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 11.6 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 11.52 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B8 1RZ 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 1RZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B8 1RZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B8 1RZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B8 1RZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2 km | |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 2.25 km |
| Spring Hill High School | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 2.29 km |
| Greenfields Primary School | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (February 13, 2020) | 2.36 km |
| Green Heath School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 2.38 km |
| Regents Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 2.4 km |
| Starbank School | Academy | 3-16 | 2.44 km | |
| Hodge Hill College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 2.45 km |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.48 km |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.51 km | |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.54 km |
| Riverside Education | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.57 km |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham | Academy | 11-16 | 2.6 km | |
| Slade Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 2.61 km |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.64 km |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.73 km | |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 2.73 km |
| St Benedict's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 2.74 km |
| Erdington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 2.79 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B8 1RZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 11.46 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 11.52 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 11.6 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 11.6 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.6 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 11.6 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 11.6 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 11.63 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 11.63 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 11.77 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 11.79 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.79 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 11.81 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 11.81 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 11.81 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 11.81 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 11.81 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 11.81 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 11.86 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 11.86 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B8 1RZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Herrick Rd | 148 m | |
| Havelock Rd | 159 m | |
| Havelock Rd | 182 m | |
| Bowyer Rd | 183 m | |
| Herrick Rd | 193 m | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.17 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.17 km | |
| Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.18 km | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 885 m | |
| Adderley Park Rail Station | 919 m | |
| Duddeston Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B8 1RZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookvale Park | 3.27 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 4.48 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 4.67 km | |
| Langley Hill Wood | 5.4 km | |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | 5.63 km | |
| Black Pool | 5.66 km | |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | 5.67 km | |
| Dragonfly Pool | 5.67 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 5.69 km | |
| Grey Lake | 5.74 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 5.77 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 5.92 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 6.13 km | |
| North Sea | 286.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B8 1RZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for B8 1RZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49083800 |
| Longitude | -1.85195700 |
| OS Easting | 410149 |
| OS Northing | 0288113 |
| 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 | E33020182 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 051 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 051D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |