B8 2LY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (B8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LY) 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:
- Postal Area. In our case B which means Birmingham.
- Postal District. In our case B8.
- Postal Sector. In our case B8 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LY.
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 B8 2LY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the B8 2LY postcode have the street address of Alum Rock Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B8 2LY postcode is home to a bustling 57 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BIRMINGHAM within the old postal county of Warwickshire.
B8 2LY is within the city of Birmingham.
The B8 2LY postcode area is composed of 82.35% residential properties, 17.65% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in B8 2LY are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in B8 2LY are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in B8 2LY fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.
Shops include 999, and 995, Alum Rock Road.
Food And Drink include 999, Alum Rock Road.
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B8 2LY: Points of Interest
Signature Cuisine
Signature Cuisine is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 999 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LY.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 82.35% |
| Commercial | 17.65% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for B8 2LY
The telephone area code for B8 2LY is 0121 Birmingham.
Map Coordinates for B8 2LY
| Latitude | 52.4925102329 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.8197851505 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B8 2LY Postcode?
Download Speeds For B8 2LY
| Average Mbps | 81.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
B8 2LY has an average download speed of 81.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
689 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
56% of postcodes (658,878) have slower broadband speeds.
44% of postcodes (525,074) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For B8 2LY
| Average Mbps | 8.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
B8 2LY has an average upload speed of 8.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,537 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (189,084) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (991,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of B8 2LY Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School, Southfield Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9AX
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01217472025
Lea Forest Primary Academy
Address: Lea Forest Primary Academy, Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01216753985
St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School, Shawsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Firs Primary School
Address: Firs Primary School, Dreghorn Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LL
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Hodge Hill Primary School
Address: Hodge Hill Primary School, 76 Twycross Grove, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Tame Valley Academy
Address: Tame Valley Academy, Chillinghome Road, Birmingham, B36 8QJ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01214644497
Audley Primary School
Address: Audley Primary School, Audley Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9HY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
The Oval Primary School
Address: The Oval Primary School, Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8JG
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
Colebourne Primary School
Address: Colebourne Primary School, Stechford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6BJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01216758500
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Address: St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School, Gumbleberrys Close, Off Cotterills Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2PS
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01216752205
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Lyttelton Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8BL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01216752784
Blakesley Hall Primary School
Address: Blakesley Hall Primary School, Yardley Green Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8TH
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01217832148
Stechford Primary School
Address: Stechford Primary School, Albert Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8SJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01214643245
Thornton Primary School
Address: Thornton Primary School, Thornton Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01213270824
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Hobmoor Road, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8QL
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01217837232
Sladefield Infant School
Address: Sladefield Infant School, Bamville Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2TJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01213270662
Ward End Primary School
Address: Ward End Primary School, Ingleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2RA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01214645424
Bordesley Green Primary School
Address: Bordesley Green Primary School, Marchmont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5XX
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01217721601
Nansen Primary School
Address: Nansen Primary School, Naseby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01213893787
Parkfield Community School
Address: Parkfield Community School, Parkfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01214641131
Shaw Hill Primary School
Address: Shaw Hill Primary School, Anthony Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AN
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01214642131
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Address: The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bridge Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3SF
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Erdington Hall Primary School
Address: Erdington Hall Primary School, Ryland Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8JJ
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01214643122
Gossey Lane Academy
Address: Gossey Lane Academy, Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DS
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: 01214642909
Gossey Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Gossey Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DS
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact:
Brownmead Primary Academy
Address: Brownmead Primary Academy, Pencroft Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6SS
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01216753102
Firs Primary School
Address: Firs Primary School, Dreghorn Road, Castle Bromwich, Firs Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LL
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01214643792
Heathlands Primary Academy
Address: Heathlands Primary Academy, Heath Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6NB
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01217472705
Chivenor Primary School
Address: Chivenor Primary School, Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7JA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01216759833
Hodge Hill Primary School
Address: Hodge Hill Primary School, 76 Twycross Grove, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01214642189
Audley Primary School
Address: Audley Primary School, Audley Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9HY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01214643139
The Oval School
Address: The Oval School, Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8JG
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01214643248
Alston Primary School
Address: Alston Primary School, Alston Road, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5UN
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01214641569
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Address: Highfield Junior and Infant School, Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3QF
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01216471708
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Address: Highfield Junior and Infant School, Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3QF
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
Leigh Primary School
Address: Leigh Primary School, Leigh Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01214642621
England Secondary Schools
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Address: Hodge Hill Girls' School, Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8EY
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01214643094
Starbank School
Address: Starbank School, Starbank Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9LR
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact:
Hodge Hill College
Address: Hodge Hill College, Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8HB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01217837807
Rockwood Academy
Address: Rockwood Academy, Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01215666500
Kingsbury School and Sports College
Address: Kingsbury School and Sports College, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact:
Washwood Heath Academy
Address: Washwood Heath Academy, Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01216757272
Saltley Academy
Address: Saltley Academy, Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5RX
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01215666555
Waverley School
Address: Waverley School, Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5QA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01215666600
Waverley Studio College
Address: Waverley Studio College, 470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SX
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01215666622
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Address: Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East, 441 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3DT
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01216577200
Erdington Academy
Address: Erdington Academy, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01213731080
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near B8 2LY
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 STECHFORD LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2AW
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 820 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2NW
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 694 ALUM ROCK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 3NU
Distance: 0.65 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 711 ALUM ROCK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 3JA
Distance: 0.67 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 554 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2HF
Distance: 0.68 miles
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RICHMOND PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: 299 BORDESLEY GREEN EAST, STECHFORD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B33 8TA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near B8 2LY
WASHWOOD HEATH PHARMACY
Address: 881 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WASHWOOD HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2NA
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 7832042
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: FOX & GOOSE SHOPPING CTR, 898-902 WASHWOOD HEATH RD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2NB
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01217 838680
IPHARM PHARMACY
Address: 794 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2JL
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01213 270347
CARE PHARMACY
Address: 742 ALUM ROCK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 3PP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 3270160
WARD END PHARMACY
Address: 617 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2HB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 3287680
CHEMYCARE
Address: 153 STATION ROAD, STECHFORD, BIRMINGHAM, B33 8BA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01217 833823
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near B8 2LY
COLIN LEE OPTICIANS (WARD END)
Address: FOX & GOOSE SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHWOOD HEALTH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2EP
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
HODGE HILL OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 2 (INSIDE OF TESCO), COLESHILL ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 8DT
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
MII HOME EYE CARE (BIRMINGHAM)
Address: 730 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2JD
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
WARD END EYE CARE - BIRMINGHAM
Address: 644 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2HQ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
RYTE DIRECT LTD
Address: 52 RADSTOCK AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B36 8HD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
SPECSDIRECT (WARD END)
Address: 659 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2HJ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 3282964
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near B8 2LY
WARD END MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 794A WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2JN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 3271049
COTTERILS LANE SURGERY
Address: 75-77 COTTERILLS LANE, ALUM ROCK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 3RZ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 3275111
PEARL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 619/621 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B8 2HB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 3280999
FERNBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 508-516 ALUM ROCK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B8 3HX
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
BELCHERS LANE SURGERY
Address: 197 BELCHERS LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B9 5RT
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
BUCKLANDS END LANE SURGERY
Address: 36 BUCKLANDS END LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B34 6BP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0845 6750588
Motorway Junctions near B8 2LY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near B8 2LY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the B8 2LY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Birmingham, Hodge Hill Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Liam Byrne |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the B8 2LY 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 B8 2LY 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 CouncilPostcodes near the B8 2LY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the B8 2LY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Fox & Goose Shopping Centre, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2EP | 0.14 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Iceland |
| Aldi, Stechford Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2AN | 0.24 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Aldi |
| Tesco, Coleshill Road, BIRMINGHAM, B36 8DT | 0.24 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Tesco |
| Iceland, Flaxley Parkway, Stechford Retail Park, BIRMINGHAM, B33 9AN | 1.03 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Iceland |
| Aldi, Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green, BIRMINGHAM, B9 5SP | 1.47 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the B8 2LY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Retail Park, Unit F1, Birmingham, B24 9FP | 1.14 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Fort Retail Park, Unit F1 |
| 902-904 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, B24 9PY | 1.88 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to 902-904 Kingsbury Road |
| High Street, Birmingham, B4 6AJ | 3.27 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to High Street |
| Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BA | 3.32 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to Bullring |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Flaxley Parkway, Stechford Retail Park, BIRMINGHAM, B33 9AN | 0.64 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to McDonald's, Flaxley Parkway, Stechford Retail Park, BIRMINGHAM, B33 9AN |
| McDonald's, Belchers Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B9 5RT | 0.90 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to McDonald's, Belchers Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B9 5RT |
| McDonald's, Fort Parkway, BIRMINGHAM, B24 9FP | 1.13 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to McDonald's, Fort Parkway, BIRMINGHAM, B24 9FP |
| McDonald's, Watson Road, Nechells, BIRMINGHAM, B7 5SA | 1.78 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to McDonald's, Watson Road, Nechells, BIRMINGHAM, B7 5SA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Church Road, Yardley, BIRMINGHAM, B25 8UX | 1.84 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to KFC Birmingham - Yew Tree Retail Park |
| KFC, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B24 9PY | 1.88 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to KFC Tyburn - Kingsbury Road |
| KFC, Fordrough, Yardley, BIRMINGHAM, B25 8DL | 2.19 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to KFC Birmingham - Heybarnes Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6RH | 2.46 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to KFC Erdington - High Street |
| KFC, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, BIRMINGHAM, B36 0LB | 2.56 miles | Directions from B8 2LY to KFC Birmingham - Castle Bromwich |