B3 Postcode District
B3 is one of 46 Postcode Districts for the Birmingham Post town in West Midlands
The B3 postcode district is located in the B Birmingham postal area, B3 has a population of 3,003 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometres or 132.58 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of B3. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of B3
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District overview
The primary settlement in the B3 postcode district is Birmingham, located in the West Midlands county. Additionally, there are no other significant settlements mentioned in the data. The main post town for this postcode district is Birmingham, which is also located in the West Midlands county.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector B3 1, covers Birmingham in West Midlands.
The sector B3 2, covers Birmingham in West Midlands.
The sector B3 3, covers Birmingham in West Midlands.
The post town for this district is BIRMINGHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Birmingham District (B) area with a total of 205 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 0.29 | S |
| Smethwick | 2.73 | W |
| West Bromwich | 4.67 | WNW |
| Oldbury | 4.95 | WNW |
| Blackheath | 5.82 | W |
| Rowley Regis | 5.95 | W |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6.49 | NNE |
| Wednesbury | 6.77 | NW |
| Halesowen | 6.93 | WSW |
| Tipton | 6.98 | NW |
| Solihull | 7.24 | SE |
| Dudley | 7.77 | WNW |
| Walsall | 7.80 | NNW |
| Darlaston | 8.04 | NW |
| Coleshill | 8.44 | E |
| Aldridge | 8.46 | N |
| Brierley Hill | 8.49 | W |
| Coseley | 8.73 | WNW |
| Bilston | 9.27 | NW |
| Willenhall | 9.36 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 214
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B3 1 | 97 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B3 2 | 75 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B3 3 | 42 |
Street list for B3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| COLMORE CIRCUS QUEENSWAY | 1625 |
| CENTENARY SQUARE | 438 |
| CORNWALL STREET | 437 |
| CORNWALL STREET | 437 |
| COLMORE ROW | 301 |
| COLMORE ROW | 301 |
| CHARLOTTE STREET | 244 |
| BENNETTS HILL | 192 |
| NEWHALL STREET | 175 |
| NEWHALL STREET | 175 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1886 |
| Vehicle crime | 427 |
| Public order | 337 |
| Other theft | 326 |
| Shoplifting | 313 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 195 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Drugs | 137 |
| Robbery | 118 |
| Theft from the person | 98 |
| Possession of weapons | 71 |
| Bicycle theft | 43 |
| Other crime | 40 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLMORE ROW | BIRMINGHAM | 26 | B3 2BS | View map | |
| NEWHALL STREET | BIRMINGHAM | 16 | B3 1LH | View map | |
| CAROLINE STREET | BIRMINGHAM | 14 | B3 1TR | View map | |
| ST PAULS SQUARE | BIRMINGHAM | 8 | B3 1QS | View map | |
| GEORGE STREET | BIRMINGHAM | 7 | B3 1QA | View map |
Schools in the district
University College Birmingham
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Summer Row , Birmingham
Postcode: B3 1JB
Headteacher: Mr Michael Harkin (Deputy-Vice Chancellor)
Ofsted rating: Good
Central Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Newhall Street , Ladywood , Birmingham
Postcode: B3 1SJ
Headteacher: Mr David Bailey
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
King's Norton Boys' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Northfield Road , King's Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1DY
Headteacher: Mr David Clayton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1HN
Headteacher: Mr Paul Greavy (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kings Norton Girls' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1HW
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Raggett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bournville Village Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Linden Road , Bournville , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1JY
Headteacher: Mrs Amy Cooper (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bournville Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Linden Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1JY
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Teazel Avenue , Bournville , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1LZ
Headteacher: Mrs C Cowlard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Teazel Avenue , Bournville , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1LZ
Headteacher: Miss J Mattocks (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bournville School
Phase: All-through
Address:
Hay Green Lane , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1SH
Headteacher: Miss Marie Rooney
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Woodbrooke Road , Bournville , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1UL
Headteacher: Mr Michael Dunn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Woodbrooke Road , Bournville , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 1UL
Headteacher: Mr James Till (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cotteridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Breedon Road , Cotteridge , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 2HT
Headteacher: Mr Jason Willetts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stirchley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pershore Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 2JL
Headteacher: Mr Davie Clifford (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stirchley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pershore Road , Stirchley , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 2JL
Headteacher: Mr Davie Clifford (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pershore Road South , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 3EU
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Chapman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Lindsworth School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 3QA
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Beale (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Broadmeadow Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 3QJ
Headteacher: Mr K Medway (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Broadmeadow Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B30 3QJ
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Medway (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Farwood Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1BS
Headteacher: Mr Derek Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Woodcock Lane , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1BU
Headteacher: Mr David Aldworth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Victoria School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bell Hill , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1LD
Headteacher: Mr Gary Coffey (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bell Hill , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1LD
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Carter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Victoria College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bell Hill , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1LD
Headteacher: Mr Gary Coffey
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bellfield Infant School (NC)
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vineyard Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1PT
Headteacher: Mr Joseph McCabe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bellfield Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vineyard Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1PT
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Attwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Orchards Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rhayader Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 1TX
Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Walker-Gordon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Laurence Church Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bunbury Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 2DJ
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Murphy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Laurence Church Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bunbury Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 2DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Edge Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
946, Bristol Road South , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 2LQ
Headteacher: Mr Adam Smith (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Meadows Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bristol Road South , Northfield , Bristol Road South, Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 2SW
Headteacher: Miss Di Waeland (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Wychall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Middle Field Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 3EH
Headteacher: Headteacher Nick Lamorte (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Heath Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
200 West Heath Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 3HB
Headteacher: Mrs Jacqueline Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Alvechurch Road , West Heath , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 3PN
Headteacher: Mrs Leanne Rogers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Alvechurch Road , West Heath , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 3PN
Headteacher: Mrs Leanne Rogers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Turves Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 4BP
Headteacher: Mr Jon Gale (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Turves Green Girls' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Turves Green , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 4BP
Headteacher: Mr Neil Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Turves Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 4BP
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Holland (Ceo /Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Turves Green Boys' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Turves Green , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 4BS
Headteacher: Mr James Till (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Turves Green , Longbridge , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 4RD
Headteacher: Miss Christine Nock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cofton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wootton Road , West Heath , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 4ST
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Dudt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 5AB
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Chapman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Trescott Road , Northfield , Birmingham
Postcode: B31 5QD
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Hall (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Quinton Church Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hagley Road West , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 1AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Cosgrove (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Quinton Church Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hagley Road West , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 1AJ
Headteacher: Mr Carl Watkins (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Quinton Road West , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 1PJ
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Court (Executive Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Four Dwellings Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Dwellings Lane , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 1RJ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Stoneman (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodhouse Road , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 2DL
Headteacher: Mr Oliver Wilson
Ofsted rating: Good
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Phase: Primary
Address:
Welsh House Farm Road , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 2NG
Headteacher: Mrs Bridget Jay (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
World's End Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Worlds End Lane , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 2SA
Headteacher: Mrs Allison Owens (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Worlds End Lane , Quinton , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 2SA
Headteacher: Mrs Georgina Wilford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stonehouse Lane , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 3AE
Headteacher: Julie Ann Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nantmel Grove , Bartley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 3JS
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Roberts (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodgate Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lutley Grove , Bartley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 3PN
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Colley (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Adams Hill , Bartley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 3QD
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna McAleenan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bartley Green School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Adams Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 3QJ
Headteacher: Jane Chan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Nonsuch Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 3SE
Headteacher: Mr Carl Watkins (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Scotland Lane , Bartley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 4BT
Headteacher: Mr D J Wheeldon (Headmaster)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Scotland Lane , Bartley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 4BT
Headteacher: Dr Simon Bird (Head)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kitwell Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wychbury Road , Bartley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B32 4DL
Headteacher: Mrs S M Shevels (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
East Meadway , Tile Cross , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0AU
Headteacher: Miss Vivien McDonald (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Shirestone Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shirestone Road , Tile Cross , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0DH
Headteacher: Mr Nadeem Bashir
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hallmoor School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0DL
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Cameron (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Hallmoor School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0DL
Headteacher: Mr Paul Donkersloot (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gossey Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gossey Lane , Kitts Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0DS
Headteacher: Mr Ashley Winters (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gossey Lane Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gossey Lane , Kitts Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0DS
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Amin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Elms Farm Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0PJ
Headteacher: Miss Emma Baxter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0XD
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Hoods-Truman (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Phase: Primary
Address:
Homestead Road , Garretts Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 0XG
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Hoods-Truman (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lyttelton Road , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 8BL
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Oval Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whittington Oval , Yardley , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 8JG
Headteacher: Mrs R Chahal (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Oval School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whittington Oval , Yardley , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 8JG
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford , Bordesley Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 8QB
Headteacher: Dr Valerie Daniel (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stechford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Albert Road , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 8SJ
Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Hatton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blakesley Hall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Yardley Green Road , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 8TH
Headteacher: Ms Heather Phillips (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Riverside Education
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
2 Riverside Drive , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9BF
Headteacher: Dr Abide Zenenga
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Blackwater Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
14 Riverside Drive , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9BF
Headteacher: Mr KYLE MORRISON
Ofsted rating: Good
Audley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Audley Road , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9HY
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Pilmore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Audley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Audley Road , Stechford , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9HY
Headteacher: Miss Joanne Harris (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lea Hall Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Hallmoor Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9QY
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Garside
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Lea Forest Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9RD
Headteacher: Mr Craig Clarke-Castello
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The International School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Gressel Lane , Tile Cross , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9UF
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Etheridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Tile Cross Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Gressel Lane , Tile Cross , Birmingham
Postcode: B33 9UF
Headteacher: Mr Paul Marano
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Colebourne Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stechford Road , Hodge Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 6BJ
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Guest (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beaufort School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Stechford Road , Hodge Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 6BJ
Headteacher: Ms Nova Harvey (Executive Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Heathlands Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heath Way , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 6NB
Headteacher: Mr Pete Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brownmead Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pencroft Road , Shard End , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 6SS
Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Cotterill-Carter (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hurst Lane , Shard End , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 7HN
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Milligan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hillstone Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hillstone Road , Shard End , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 7PY
Headteacher: Mr Jason King (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END , BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B34 7RD
Headteacher: Mr Noel Thomas
Ofsted rating: Good
Timberley Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bradley Road , Shard End , Birmingham
Postcode: B34 7RL
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Harris (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Topcliffe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 6BS
Headteacher: Mr Ian Lowe (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Topcliffe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 6BS
Headteacher: Ms Vickie Crombie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Castle Vale Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 6DU
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Leese (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 6LB
Headteacher: Mrs Katrina Bannister (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pegasus Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 6PR
Headteacher: Mr Adam Ames (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chivenor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Farnborough Road , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 7JA
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Guest
Ofsted rating: Good
Greenwood Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Farnborough Road , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 7NL
Headteacher: Mr Richard Johnson
Ofsted rating: Good
Ebn Academy 2
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
10 High Street , Castle Vale , Birmingham
Postcode: B35 7PR
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Wallis-Baldwin (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0BX
Headteacher: Mr Justin Stokes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Summerfield Education Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0DD
Headteacher: Mrs Tina Whitehouse (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Auckland Education Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive , Solihull
Postcode: B36 0DD
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Hill (Centre Manager)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0HD
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Hobden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Arran Way , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0QE
Headteacher: Mr Ian Gallagher (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Burton's Way , Smith's Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0SZ
Headteacher: Miss Danielle Givens (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Smith's Wood Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Windward Way , Smith's Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0UE
Headteacher: Mrs Katy Craig (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Forest Oak School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Windward Way , Smith's Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0UE
Headteacher: Miss Donna Luck (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Merstone School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Windward Way , Smith's Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0UE
Headteacher: Miss Donna Luck (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Smith's Wood Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Windward Way , Smith's Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 0UE
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Huntington (Head of Academy)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Braidwood School for the Deaf
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bromford Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8AF
Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Nock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bromford Road , Hodge Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8EY
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Adu (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hodge Hill College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bromford Road , Hodge Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8HB
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Herrmann (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hodge Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8LD
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Perry (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hodge Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8LD
Headteacher: Miss Clare Lucas (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Firs Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8LL
Headteacher: Mr Harry French (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Firs Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich , Firs Primary School , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8LL
Headteacher: Mr Derek Fance
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shawsdale Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8LY
Headteacher: Mr Richard Baker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tame Valley Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chillinghome Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 8QJ
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Byrne
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Southfield Avenue , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 9AX
Headteacher: Mr Mark Street (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Park Hall Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 9HF
Headteacher: Dr Toby Close
Ofsted rating: Good
Castlewood School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich , Birmingham
Postcode: B36 9LF
Headteacher: Mr Trevor Scott
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 5BU
Headteacher: Mrs Harriett Simcox (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 5DP
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Conway (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 5FD
Headteacher: Mr Stewart Tait (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 5GA
Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Clarke (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Grace Academy Solihull
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 5JS
Headteacher: Mr Darren Gelder (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kingshurst Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Close , Kingshurst , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 6BN
Headteacher: Miss Kelly Hunter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Yorkswood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kingshurst Way , Kingshurst , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 6DF
Headteacher: Mr A D Tunstall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fordbridge Road , Kingshurst , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 6LW
Headteacher: Mr Cieran Flaherty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fordbridge Road , Kingshurst , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 6LW
Headteacher: Mr Cieran Flaherty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
CTC Kingshurst Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cooks Lane , Kingshurst , Solihull
Postcode: B37 6NU
Headteacher: Mr Damon Hewson (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cooks Lane , Solihull , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 6NU
Headteacher: Miss Nicola Crehan
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Windy Arbor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodlands Way , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 6RN
Headteacher: Miss Jane Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marston Green Infant Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 7AA
Headteacher: Ms Beverley Elliott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marston Green Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Marston Green , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 7BA
Headteacher: Mrs Lynn Clark (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Coleshill Heath School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lime Grove , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 7PY
Headteacher: Miss Nicole Fowles (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
10 Craig Croft , Chelmund's Cross , Chelmsley Wood , Birmingham
Postcode: B37 7TR
Headteacher: Mr Desmond Ricketts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8AP
Headteacher: Miss Clare Madden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8AP
Headteacher: Principal Chris Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Heath Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rednal Road , West Heath Primary , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8HU
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Hooper
Ofsted rating: Good
Kings Norton Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Westhill Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8SY
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Pinnegar (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Fairway Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8XQ
Headteacher: Headteacher Darren Mann (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ark Kings Academy
Phase: All-through
Address:
Shannon Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9DE
Headteacher: Mrs Caz Brasenell (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
New Ways School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
300 Redhill road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9EL
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Woodward
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sisefield Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9JB
Headteacher: Mrs Haylia Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9TR
Headteacher: Miss Petrina Poleon
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
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Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £325,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £930,000 | 1 | £595,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | £4,890,000 | 2 |
| Flats | £248,498 | 101 | £274,373 | 141 | £258,975 | 92 | £224,939 | 82 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Birmingham Snow Hill
CRS Code: BSW
Operator: WM
Line: Chiltern Main Line|Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line
Company:
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.48
Average Driving Distance: 2.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 214
M5 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.26
Average Driving Distance: 4.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 214
M6 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.72
Average Driving Distance: 6.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 209
M6 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.60
Average Driving Distance: 6.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 186
M5 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.06
Average Driving Distance: 6.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 214
M5 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.19
Average Driving Distance: 6.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 33
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| B3 1 | Birmingham Central Delivery Office |
| B3 2 | Birmingham Central Delivery Office |
| B3 3 | Birmingham Central Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The B3 postal code covers the settlement of BIRMINGHAM.
The B3 Postcode shares a border with B1 (BIRMINGHAM), B2 (BIRMINGHAM), B18 (BIRMINGHAM, Hockley) and B19 (BIRMINGHAM, Lozells, Handsworth).
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