The postcode B29 6GD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in May 2012 and is an active postcode. B29 6GD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6GD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 6GD as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student digs.
The closest road name to B29 6GD is Grange Road which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dawlish Rd and is 34 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 435 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 6GD (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.
Policing for B29 6GD 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 6GD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6GD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6GD
| Introduction | May 2012 |
| 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 6GD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 204 m |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 736 m | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 805 m | |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 930 m |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.2 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.72 km | |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.83 km |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.83 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.89 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 2.02 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 2.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6GD - Data from Apr 2022
| Dawlish Rd | 34 m | |
| Bristol Rd | 48 m | |
| Dawlish Rd | 89 m | |
| Dawlish Rd | 109 m | |
| Grange Rd | 157 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.01 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 435 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 483 m | |
| University Rail Station | 555 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6GD - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.32 km | |
| The Grove | 1.34 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.41 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.78 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.22 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.26 km |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.33 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 4.69 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 4.71 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.72 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.09 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.13 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 5.23 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 5.29 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44577200 |
| Longitude | -1.93238100 |
| OS Easting | 404693 |
| OS Northing | 0283092 |
| 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 | E33020354 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 096 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 096G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A2 |