The postcode B29 5BZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 2004 and is an active postcode. B29 5BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 5BZ 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 5BZ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to B29 5BZ is Hawthorn Drive which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Witherford Way and is 120 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 1.48 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 5BZ (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.
Residents reported an average download speed of 69.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.5 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.
Policing for B29 5BZ 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 5BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 5BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 5BZ
| Introduction | September 2004 |
| 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 5BZ - 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) | 515 m |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 568 m |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 829 m |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 829 m | |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 870 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 880 m |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 903 m |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 905 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.61 km |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 1.61 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.69 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.75 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 5BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Witherford Way | 120 m | |
| Witherford Way | 136 m | |
| Lodge Hill Cemetery Entrance | 187 m | |
| Lodge Hill Cemetery | 205 m | |
| Lodge Hill Cemetery | 219 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.6 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 5BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.41 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.58 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.82 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.83 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.84 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.99 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.13 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.64 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4.02 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 4.31 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.41 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 4.5 km | |
| Egg Hill | 4.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 5BZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 69.9 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 7.5 Mbps | 10 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% | 23.8 | 4.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 107 | 10 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43746800 |
| Longitude | -1.95647300 |
| OS Easting | 403056 |
| OS Northing | 0282167 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| 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 | 3C1 |