The postcode B29 4LU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 4LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 4LU 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 4LU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B29 4LU is Ramsden Close which is centered 90 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Northfield Manor School and is 204 m away. The closest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, 2.21 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 4LU (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 124.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.4 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 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 4LU 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 4LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 4LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 4LU
| 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 4LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 251 m |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 658 m |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 861 m |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 909 m |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 952 m |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 959 m |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 959 m | |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Bellfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 4LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Northfield Manor School | 204 m | |
| Northfield Manor School | 251 m | |
| Guiting Rd | 256 m | |
| Guiting Rd | 261 m | |
| Tugford Rd | 372 m | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.21 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 4LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.17 km | |
| The Grove | 2.54 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 2.95 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.03 km |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.34 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 3.61 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 3.61 km | |
| Egg Hill | 3.63 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.67 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 3.83 km |
| Long Kettles Wood | 3.89 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 4LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 60.6 Mbps | 124.5 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 16.4 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 98.8 | 14.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B29 4LU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.42812000 |
| Longitude | -1.96318900 |
| OS Easting | 402600 |
| OS Northing | 0281127 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| 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 | 5A2 |