The postcode B29 5HX is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 5HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 5HX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 5HX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B29 5HX is Gaydon Grove which is centered 104 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Jervoise Rd and is 55 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 2.07 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 5HX (for ages 11 and under) is Jervoise School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 11, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on July 12, 2017 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 121.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 5HX 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 5HX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 5HX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 5HX
| 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 5HX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 163 m |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 361 m |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 640 m |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 640 m | |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 681 m |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 1.59 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.69 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.73 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.89 km |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 5HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Jervoise Rd | 55 m | |
| Jervoise Rd | 88 m | |
| Bottetourt Rd | 120 m | |
| Bottetourt Rd | 139 m | |
| Barcheston Rd | 182 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.07 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.1 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 5HX - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.37 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Pitts Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.48 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 2.49 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 2.79 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 2.96 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.44 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.62 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.7 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 3.9 km | |
| Cooper's Wood | 4 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 4.25 km | |
| Long Kettles Wood | 4.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 5HX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 121.1 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 21 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% | 121.2 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B29 5HX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44173200 |
| Longitude | -1.96639900 |
| OS Easting | 402381 |
| OS Northing | 0282641 |
| 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: Social renting 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 | E33020352 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 095 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 095D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |