The postcode B29 4LB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 4LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 4LB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B29 4LB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.
The closest road name to B29 4LB is Eymore Close which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Green Meadow Rd and is 331 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 1.98 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 4LB (for ages 11 and under) is Northfield Manor Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 164.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 4LB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and South Birmingham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B29 4LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 4LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 4LB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B29 4LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 440 m |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 707 m |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 783 m |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 825 m |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 825 m |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.01 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.18 km | |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.67 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 4LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Green Meadow Rd | 331 m | |
| Guiting Rd | 345 m | |
| Green Meadow Rd | 346 m | |
| Guiting Rd | 362 m | |
| Northfield Manor School | 429 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.98 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 1.99 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.02 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 4LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.19 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 2.75 km | |
| The Grove | 2.76 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.77 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.2 km |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.33 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 3.54 km | |
| Egg Hill | 3.56 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 3.6 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 3.74 km |
| Bedlam Wood | 3.78 km | |
| Long Kettles Wood | 3.85 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.88 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 4LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 164.1 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.4 Mbps | 19.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 92.8 | 14.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 363.3 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B29 4LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.42607900 |
| Longitude | -1.96302900 |
| OS Easting | 402611 |
| OS Northing | 0280900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Northfield |
| Electoral Ward | Weoley & Selly Oak |
| Local Authority District | Birmingham |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Birmingham and Solihull |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
South Birmingham |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020403 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 109 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 109E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B1 |