The postcode B29 6PL is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 6PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6PL 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 6PL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to B29 6PL is Fladbury Place which is centered 9 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lodge Hill Rd and is 83 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 700 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 6PL (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 28, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.2 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 6PL 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 6PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6PL
| 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 6PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 225 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 303 m |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 508 m |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 609 m |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 794 m |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 807 m |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 966 m |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.37 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.6 km | |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.69 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.79 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Lodge Hill Rd | 83 m | |
| Lodge Hill Rd | 92 m | |
| Frederick Rd | 157 m | |
| Frederick Rd | 212 m | |
| Gibbins Rd | 339 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 700 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 740 m | |
| University Rail Station | 1.2 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6PL - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.09 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.37 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.55 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.42 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 3.62 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.78 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.15 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.18 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.51 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4.81 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.02 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 5.1 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 6PL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 84.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 25 | 10 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 109.4 | 11.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B29 6PL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44046600 |
| Longitude | -1.94596700 |
| OS Easting | 403770 |
| OS Northing | 0282501 |
| 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 | 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: Commuters with 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 | E33020369 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 099 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 099D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |