B42 2RN Postcode in Birmingham

B42 2RN is a Postcode in Bowman Road

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B42 2RN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (B42) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2RN) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case B which means Birmingham.
  2. Postal District. In our case B42.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case B42 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RN.

The regional mail center for the post area B is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the B42 2RN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GREAT BARR DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the B42 2RN postcode have the street address of Bowman Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B42 2RN postcode is home to a bustling 73 residents!

It is situated within the post town of BIRMINGHAM within the old postal county of Warwickshire.

B42 2RN is within the city of Birmingham.

The B42 2RN postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in B42 2RN are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in B42 2RN are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for B42 2RN

The telephone area code for B42 2RN is 0121 Birmingham.

Map Coordinates for B42 2RN

Latitude52.5448658743
Longitude-1.91478477875

Ordnance Survey Maps for B42 2RN

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walking distances from B42 2RN
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from B42 2RN © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for B42 2RN

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 14.00%NE 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 82.00%NNE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 93.00%N 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 94.00%NNW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 89.00%NW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 79.00%WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00%W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00%SW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 0.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00%S 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00%S 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00%SSE 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SSE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%SE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%SE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 2.00%SE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 4.00%SE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) 7.00%SE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 7.00%SE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%ESE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%E 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 16.00%E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 16.00%E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) 17.00%E 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) 20.00%E 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) 17.00%ESE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 16.00%ESE 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B42 2RN Postcode?

Download Speeds For B42 2RN

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps90.700
Median Mbps78.100
Maximum Mbps460.000

B42 2RN has an average download speed of 90.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

728 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

61% of postcodes (725,795) have slower broadband speeds.

39% of postcodes (458,118) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For B42 2RN

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps12.700
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps36.000

B42 2RN has an average upload speed of 12.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,270 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

43% of postcodes (503,852) have slower upload speeds.

57% of postcodes (670,519) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute drive of B42 2RN Postcode

England Secondary Schools

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Address: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9SR

Distance: 1.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213606383

Great Barr School

Address: Great Barr School, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NU

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact:

Barr Beacon School

Address: Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF

Distance: 1.22 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213666600

Arena Academy

Address: Arena Academy, Beeches Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact:

Fortis Academy

Address: Fortis Academy, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NU

Distance: 0.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213666611

England Primary Schools

Maryvale Catholic Primary School

Address: Maryvale Catholic Primary School, Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9AG

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01216751434

Glenmead Primary School

Address: Glenmead Primary School, Glenmead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8UQ

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214643173

Kingsland Primary School (NC)

Address: Kingsland Primary School (NC), Bandywood Crescent, Birmingham, B44 9NA

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214647707

Beeches Infant School

Address: Beeches Infant School, Beeches Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213604222

Beeches Junior School

Address: Beeches Junior School, Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01212725888

Sundridge Primary School

Address: Sundridge Primary School, Sundridge Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9NY

Distance: 1.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214647720

St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Address: St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7AP

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213572758

Calshot Primary School

Address: Calshot Primary School, Calshot Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2BY

Distance: 0.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01216751059

Whitecrest Primary School

Address: Whitecrest Primary School, Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6HQ

Distance: 0.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213586348

Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Address: Holy Name Catholic Primary School, Cross Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6LN

Distance: 0.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213573216

Ferndale Primary School

Address: Ferndale Primary School, Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 5QF

Distance: 0.93 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213573326

St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Address: St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Almond Croft, Old Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NU

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact:

Grove Vale Primary School

Address: Grove Vale Primary School, Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6AL

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213574319

Greenholm Primary School

Address: Greenholm Primary School, Greenholm Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8HS

Distance: 1.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214646321

Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy

Address: Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NT

Distance: 0.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214642251

Lindens Primary School

Address: Lindens Primary School, Hundred Acre Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2BB

Distance: 1.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01213539273

Pheasey Park Farm Primary School

Address: Pheasey Park Farm Primary School, Wimperis Way, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7DH

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact:

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near B42 2RN

DYAS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 352 DYAS ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 8TB

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

WALSALL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 862 WALSALL ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1ES

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 914-916 WALSALL ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1TG

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 41 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7NY

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

402-404 KINGSTANDING ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: KINGSTANDING ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 8LD

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

WALSALL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 289 WALSALL ROAD, PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1TY

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near B42 2RN

WALKERS PHARMACY

Address: JAMES PEARCE HOUSE, 377 QUESLETT ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7HB

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01213 607606

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, OLD HORNS CRESCENT, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7HA

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3253210

JHOOTS PHARMACY

Address: SCOTT ARMS MEDICAL CENTRE, WHITECREST, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6EE

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3571384

BEECHES PHARMACY

Address: 81 THORNBRIDGE AVENUE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 2PW

Distance: 0.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01213 572109

WELL

Address: 604 WALSALL ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1EZ

Distance: 0.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01213 579536

WELL

Address: 938-940 WALSALL ROAD, SCOTT ARMS SHOPPING CENTRE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1TQ

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01213 572255

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near B42 2RN

I M HADFIELD OPTOMETRISTS - GREAT BARR

Address: 162 BEECHES ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 2HN

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact: :

S.P.H OPTICIANS

Address: 32 QUESLETT ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 6PL

Distance: 0.68 miles

Contact: :

EYE EXPRESS (BAL DHINSA)

Address: 909 WALSALL ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1TN

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: :

COLIN LEE OPTICIANS (GREAT BARR)

Address: 14 NEWTON ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 6BN

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: :

DIRECT VISION OPTICIANS (GREAT BARR)

Address: 122 HILLINGFORD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7JU

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (HAMSTEAD)

Address: 2 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, OLD WALSALL ROAD, HAMSTEAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B42 1NN

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near B42 2RN

GREAT BARR PRACTICE

Address: 379 QUESLETT ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7HB

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3571250

SCOTT ARMS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: WHITECREST, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6EE

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3572670

COTMORE SURGERY

Address: 169 OLD OSCOTT LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 8TU

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3605409

COLLINGWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE

Address: COLLINGWOOD CENTRE, COLLINGWOOD DRIVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B43 7NF

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3252090

THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 199 SHADY LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B44 9ER

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 3892222

THE OAKS MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 199 SHADY LANE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B44 9ER

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links near B42 2RN

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: B42 2RN

  • Hamstead (Birmingham)
    Hamstead station, Old Walsall Road, Hamstead, West Midlands, B42 1NJ
    Distance: 1.96 miles
    Driving Time: 4.20 minutes
  • Perry Barr
    Perry Barr station, Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, West Midlands, B20 3JE
    Distance: 3.62 miles
    Driving Time: 6.91 minutes
  • Witton (West Midlands)
    Witton station, Witton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7BA
    Distance: 4.28 miles
    Driving Time: 8.34 minutes
  • Tame Bridge Parkway
    Tame Bridge Parkway station, Walsall Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, WS10 0LD
    Distance: 5.13 miles
    Driving Time: 9.64 minutes
  • Aston
    Aston station, Lichfield Road, Aston, West Midlands, B6 7PR
    Distance: 6.74 miles
    Driving Time: 9.44 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near B42 2RN

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near B42 2RN

M6 J7
Distance: 1.56 miles
Driving Time: 3.49 minutes
M6 J9
Distance: 4.99 miles
Driving Time: 6.94 minutes
M5 J1
Distance: 5.50 miles
Driving Time: 7.43 minutes
M6 J6
Distance: 5.51 miles
Driving Time: 7.30 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the B42 2RN Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyBirmingham, Perry Barr Boro Const
Member or Parliament
Mr Khalid Mahmood
Mr Khalid Mahmood
Contact DetailsContact Mr Khalid Mahmood
Political PartyLabour

What Council is the B42 2RN Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Birmingham District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Birmingham District at the following link Birmingham District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Birmingham District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Birmingham District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the B42 2RN Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Birmingham council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries | Birmingham City Council

House Sales in B42 2RN

Yearly House Sales for B42 2RN
YearHighLowAverageSales
2010£114,000£129,000£121,5002
2012£110,000£110,000£110,0001
2014£111,000£111,000£111,0001
2016£124,000£124,000£124,0001
2017£140,000£146,000£142,0003
2018£175,000£175,000£175,0001
2019£155,000£160,000£157,5002
2021£145,000£193,500£171,1673
2022£195,000£190,000£192,6673

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near the B42 2RN Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near B42 2RN
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Asda, Old Horns Crescent, BIRMINGHAM, B43 7HA0.66 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Asda
Iceland, Scott Arms Shopping Centre, Walsall Road, Great Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B42 1TQ1.24 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Iceland
Aldi, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6NR1.37 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Aldi
Iceland, Kingstanding Road, BIRMINGHAM, B44 9TA2.18 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Iceland
Aldi, College Road, BIRMINGHAM, B44 0HL2.88 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the B42 2RN Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near B42 2RN
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 21, One Stop Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B42 1AA1.97 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Unit 21, One Stop Shopping Centre
Unit 27 The Saddlers Shopping Centre, Walsall, WS1 1YS4.00 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Unit 27 The Saddlers Shopping Centre
Junction 9 M6, Axletree Way, Birmingham, WS10 9QY4.42 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Junction 9 M6, Axletree Way
Fort Retail Park, Unit F1, Birmingham, B24 9FP4.56 miles Directions from B42 2RN to Fort Retail Park, Unit F1

Mcdonald's Restaurants near B42 2RN
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, College Road, BIRMINGHAM, B44 0AA1.92 miles Directions from B42 2RN to McDonald's, College Road, BIRMINGHAM, B44 0AA
McDonald's, Holyhead Road, BIRMINGHAM, B21 0AP3.04 miles Directions from B42 2RN to McDonald's, Holyhead Road, BIRMINGHAM, B21 0AP
McDonald's, All Saints Way, WEST BROMWICH, B71 1RG3.24 miles Directions from B42 2RN to McDonald's, All Saints Way, WEST BROMWICH, B71 1RG
McDonald's, Bescot Retail Park, Bescot Crescent, WALSALL, WS1 4SB3.57 miles Directions from B42 2RN to McDonald's, Bescot Retail Park, Bescot Crescent, WALSALL, WS1 4SB

KFC Restaurants near B42 2RN
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, One Stop Retail Park, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B42 1AA1.94 miles Directions from B42 2RN to KFC Perry Bar - One Stop Retail Park
KFC, Princess Alice Drive, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6RB2.37 miles Directions from B42 2RN to KFC Birmingham - New Oscott
KFC, High Street, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6RH3.51 miles Directions from B42 2RN to KFC Erdington - High Street
KFC, Axletree Way, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9QY4.18 miles Directions from B42 2RN to KFC Wednesbury - Junction 9 M6 Services
KFC, Cape Hill, SMETHWICK, B66 4PH4.37 miles Directions from B42 2RN to KFC Smethwick - Cape Hill