The postcode B29 6SB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 6SB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6SB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 6SB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B29 6SB is Falconhurst Road which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woolacombe Lodge Rd and is 293 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.98 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 1.15 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 6SB (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 104 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.4 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 6SB 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 6SB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6SB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6SB
| 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 6SB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 438 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 769 m |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 827 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 847 m |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.36 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.53 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.57 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.73 km |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.86 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6SB - Data from Apr 2022
| Woolacombe Lodge Rd | 293 m | |
| Corisande Rd | 297 m | |
| Woolacombe Lodge Rd | 301 m | |
| Nately Grove | 373 m | |
| Corisande Road | 374 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.98 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.98 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.98 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.31 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6SB - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 752 m | |
| Camp Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.19 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.56 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.9 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 3.33 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.16 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4.5 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.65 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 4.78 km | |
| Cooper's Wood | 4.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 6SB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 104 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.4 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 28 | 12 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.3 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B29 6SB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44306700 |
| Longitude | -1.95286400 |
| OS Easting | 403301 |
| OS Northing | 0282790 |
| 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 099B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |