The postcode B29 6QD is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 6QD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6QD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 6QD as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B29 6QD is Strathdene Road which is centered 63 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lodge Hill Cemetery and is 176 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 1.17 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 6QD (for ages 11 and under) is Water Mill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on July 11, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 148 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.4 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 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 6QD 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 6QD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6QD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6QD
| 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 6QD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 594 m |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 652 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 656 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 775 m |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 899 m |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 988 m |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.17 km | |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.22 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.32 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.41 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.66 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.79 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 23, 2019) | 1.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6QD - Data from Apr 2022
| Lodge Hill Cemetery | 176 m | |
| Lodge Hill Cemetery Gates | 232 m | |
| Woolacombe Lodge Rd | 233 m | |
| Weoley Park Rd | 243 m | |
| Weoley Park Rd | 248 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.17 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.2 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6QD - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1.01 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.46 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.72 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.95 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 3.2 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.7 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.91 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.21 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4.38 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 4.66 km | |
| Frankley Beeches | 4.89 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 6QD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 148 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.4 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 141.5 | 15.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B29 6QD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44069400 |
| Longitude | -1.95298400 |
| OS Easting | 403293 |
| OS Northing | 0282526 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with 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 099C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |