The postcode B29 5LU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 5LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 5LU 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 5LU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B29 5LU is Shilton Grove which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Marston Rd and is 86 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 2.8 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 5LU (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
Residents reported an average download speed of 61.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 5LU 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 5LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 5LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 5LU
| 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 5LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 501 m |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 501 m | |
| Shenley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (July 7, 2021) | 592 m |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 606 m |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 690 m |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 807 m |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 869 m |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.1 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.15 km |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| Bartley Green School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 8, 2013) | 1.57 km |
| Victoria School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Special school | 2-12 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.59 km |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.66 km | |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 1.72 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 1.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 5LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Marston Rd | 86 m | |
| Marston Rd | 138 m | |
| The Weoley Castle | 192 m | |
| The Weoley Castle | 193 m | |
| Bentley Grove | 225 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.8 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.84 km | |
| Northfield Rail Station | 2.95 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 5LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Bartley Reservoir | 1.53 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 1.98 km |
| Bromwich Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 2.31 km | |
| The Grove | 2.38 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 2.71 km | |
| Camp Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 3 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 3.25 km | |
| Egg Hill | 3.28 km | |
| Long Kettles Wood | 3.34 km | |
| Cooper's Wood | 3.39 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.48 km | |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 3.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 5LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52 Mbps | 61.9 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.6 Mbps | 20 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% | 61.9 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B29 5LU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43418300 |
| Longitude | -1.97512700 |
| OS Easting | 401788 |
| OS Northing | 0281801 |
| 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 101C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |