Explore B8 2RU in Birmingham through its map and available local datasets. The outline is an approximate boundary derived from address locations, while the information below distinguishes full-postcode records from statistics covering surrounding official areas.
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| Postcode | B8 2RU |
| Postcode without spaces | B82RU |
| Status | Active postcode |
| User type | Large user postcode |
| Introduced | January 1980 |
| Directory version | 2026-06 |
| Latitude | 52.4993400 |
| Longitude | -1.8274410 |
| British National Grid | 411,811 E, 289,061 N |
| Country | England |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Output Area (2021) | E00046101 |
| LSOA (2021) | E01009086 |
| MSOA (2021) | E02001870 |
| Electoral ward | E05011131 |
| Westminster constituency | E14001095 |
The postcode is assigned to these official political geographies. Names and election results will be added when the ElectionMaps datasets are connected.
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Deprivation is published for the postcode's containing Lower Layer Super Output Area, a neighbourhood geography covering more than one postcode.
Open schools and active GP practices in the B8 postcode district, ordered by straight-line distance where coordinates are available.
Community school
Ingleton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2RA
Ages 3–11 · 878 pupils of 892 capacity
55.7% eligible for free school meals
Special post 16 institution
328 - 332 Bromford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2SD
Ages 16–25 of 160 capacity
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794A WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2JN
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621 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2HB
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619/621 WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, B8 2HB
Community school
Bamville Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2TJ
Ages 4–7 · 266 pupils of 360 capacity
44.4% eligible for free school meals
Community school
Thornton Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LQ
Ages 7–11 · 473 pupils of 480 capacity
61.3% eligible for free school meals
Local authority nursery school
201 Sladefield Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2SY
Ages 2–5 · 109 pupils
3.6% eligible for free school meals
Academy converter
Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS
Ages 4–18 · 1,668 pupils of 1,476 capacity
57.5% eligible for free school meals
Academy converter
Leigh Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH
Ages 3–11 · 385 pupils of 459 capacity
53.3% eligible for free school meals
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75-77 COTTERILLS LANE, ALUM ROCK, BIRMINGHAM, B8 3RZ
Academy sponsor led
Naseby Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG
Ages 3–11 · 528 pupils of 920 capacity
52.6% eligible for free school meals
Police.uk street-level incidents recorded across the postcode's containing LSOA in May 2026.
Birmingham 044B includes B8 2RU and other nearby postcodes.
| Crime type | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
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B8 2RU is in Birmingham, England.
The deprivation figures describe the containing Lower Layer Super Output Area, not only the individual postcode.
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