The postcode B29 5AL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 5AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 5AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 5AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to B29 5AL is Hawthorn Drive which is centered 70 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Witherford Way and is 21 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 1.52 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 5AL (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 9, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B29 5AL 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 5AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 5AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 5AL
| 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 5AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 498 m |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 539 m |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 799 m |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 827 m |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 827 m | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 841 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 898 m |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 933 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.06 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.54 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.79 km |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 1.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 5AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Witherford Way | 21 m | |
| Witherford Way | 77 m | |
| Middle Park Road | 213 m | |
| Middle Park Road | 218 m | |
| Lodge Hill Cemetery Entrance | 253 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.56 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.98 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 5AL - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.52 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.81 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.89 km |
| Moor Pool | 2.93 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.19 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.53 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 4.28 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 4.44 km | |
| Egg Hill | 4.47 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 5AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43644300 |
| Longitude | -1.95631300 |
| OS Easting | 403067 |
| OS Northing | 0282053 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020369 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 099 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 099C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |