B45 postcode

Broadband in B45 0NS

New Frankley in Birmingham, Birmingham

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Full fibre (FTTP) covers 100% of premises here.

Best speed1000 Mbps
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

Yes (100%)

Best speed

1000 Mbps

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 1 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (1000 Mbps) is available at B45 0NS. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)100%
100%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at B45 0NS

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at B45 0NS

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

0%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 1

violent crime100%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

Schools data is currently unavailable. School data loading

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Flood risk: Very Low

This postcode is in Zone 1 — very low risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency flood risk data

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01009161

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Kings Norton

4.2 mi

by road

🚂

Bournville

4.3 mi

by road

🚂

Selly Oak

4.5 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Birmingham

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Birmingham

A
30%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
15%£2,071
E
5%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for Birmingham, 2024/25

VOA 2025

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Living near B45 0NS

B45 0NS sits in New Frankley in Birmingham, part of Birmingham. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 100% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for B45 0NS gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at B45 0NS into daily use gives a clearer picture. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at B45 0NS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at B45 0NS fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at B45 0NS is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

Kings Norton station is the closest rail link at 4.2 miles from B45 0NS. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Bournville is the next closest at 4.3 miles. Selly Oak offers another option at 4.5 miles.

Properties around B45 0NS most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Birmingham. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at B45 0NS is available across 99% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for B45 0NS: remote working 100/100, family 85/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

B45 0NS falls within the Birmingham local authority area. The immediate area is New Frankley in Birmingham, a distinct community within the wider district. The B45 postcode area contains 692 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across B45 ranges from 0% to 100%. B45 0NS is close to the area average of 97%.

How does B45 0NS compare to its neighbours? B45 0JF (0.04 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B45 0NR (0.05 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B45 0LT (0.12 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B45 0LU (0.13 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at B45 0NS, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

New Frankley in Birmingham offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

Pulling the data together for B45 0NS, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for B45 0NS. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

B45 0NS in New Frankley in Birmingham: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.

Frequently asked questions about B45 0NS

What are the broadband speeds available at B45 0NS?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at B45 0NS. Maximum download speeds reach 1000 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near B45 0NS?

No recent house price data is available for B45 0NS.

What is the flood risk for properties at B45 0NS?

B45 0NS has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the B45 0NS area?

School data for B45 0NS is being updated. Check the Get Information About Schools service for the latest.

How does crime rate in B45 0NS compare to other areas?

1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is B45 0NS for remote working?

B45 0NS scores 100/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at B45 0NS?

4G outdoor coverage at B45 0NS is 99%. 5G reaches 0%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near B45 0NS?

EPC data for B45 0NS is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at B45 0NS?

The most common council tax band near B45 0NS is Band C. The billing authority is Birmingham.

How accessible are GP surgeries near B45 0NS?

GP surgery data for B45 0NS is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near B45 0NS?

The nearest train station to B45 0NS is Kings Norton, 4.2 miles away. Bournville is also nearby.

Is B45 0NS a suitable area for families?

B45 0NS scores 85/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at B45 0NS?

Air quality at B45 0NS is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from B45 0NS?

EV charging data for B45 0NS is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at B45 0NS?

Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 100% of premises at B45 0NS. Check with BT, Virgin Media, or local operators for availability.

Area suitability scores

B45 0NS

Remote Worker

100

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

85

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

New Frankley in Birmingham

District

Birmingham

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01009161

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