The postcode B29 5LB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 5LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 5LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 5LB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B29 5LB is Castle Square which is centered 54 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Weoley Castle Post Office and is 55 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 2.38 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 5LB (for ages 11 and under) is Princethorpe Junior School. 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
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B29 5LB 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 5LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 5LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 5LB
| 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 5LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 120 m |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 120 m | |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 440 m |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 456 m |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 809 m |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 981 m |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 993 m |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 999 m |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.69 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.78 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Bartley Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 8, 2013) | 1.91 km |
| Bournville School | Academy | 4-16 | Requires improvement (November 11, 2021) | 1.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 5LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Weoley Castle Post Office | 55 m | |
| Weoley Castle Post Office | 67 m | |
| Somerford Rd | 94 m | |
| Somerford Rd | 106 m | |
| Weoley Castle Library | 146 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.38 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| University Rail Station | 2.66 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 5LB - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.93 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 1.98 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.07 km |
| Camp Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 2.49 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.08 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 3.15 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 3.71 km | |
| Cooper's Wood | 3.73 km | |
| Egg Hill | 3.74 km | |
| Long Kettles Wood | 3.79 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 3.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 5LB - 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 | 52.43676200 |
| Longitude | -1.96987500 |
| OS Easting | 402145 |
| OS Northing | 0282088 |
| 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 | E33020379 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 101 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 101B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |