The postcode B29 6DP is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 6DP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6DP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 6DP as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student digs.
The closest road name to B29 6DP is Dartmouth Road which is centered 98 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Selly Oak Station and is 174 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 51 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 6DP (for ages 11 and under) is Tiverton Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 25, 2015. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Residents reported an average download speed of 156.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.3 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 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 6DP 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 6DP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6DP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6DP
| 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 6DP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 237 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 544 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 703 m |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 807 m |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 821 m |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 990 m |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.11 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.16 km | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.21 km | |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.41 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.03 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 2.06 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.06 km | |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 2.08 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6DP - Data from Apr 2022
| Selly Oak Station | 174 m | |
| Selly Oak Station | 175 m | |
| Hubert Rd | 243 m | |
| Tiverton Primary School | 279 m | |
| Hubert Rd | 299 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 51 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 79 m | |
| University Rail Station | 865 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6DP - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.09 km | |
| The Grove | 1.39 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.74 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.65 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.92 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.13 km |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.3 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.39 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.75 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.86 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.93 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.94 km | |
| King's Wood | 5.11 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.32 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 6DP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 156.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 17.3 Mbps | 39 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% | 23.3 | 4.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 103.3 | 13 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 379.9 | 36.4 |
Energy usage data for B29 6DP - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44217800 |
| Longitude | -1.93485800 |
| OS Easting | 404525 |
| OS Northing | 0282692 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Selly Oak |
| Electoral Ward | Bournbrook & Selly Park |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student digs |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020355 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 096 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 096E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A2 |