The postcode B29 6SN is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 6SN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6SN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 6SN as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to B29 6SN is Rachel Gardens which is centered 116 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gibbins Rd and is 28 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 439 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 6SN (for ages 11 and under) is Cherry Oak School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 6SN 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 6SN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6SN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6SN
| 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 6SN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 310 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 395 m |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 542 m |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 665 m |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 806 m |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 861 m |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.48 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.49 km | |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.6 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 1.72 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.77 km |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.88 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6SN - Data from Apr 2022
| Gibbins Rd | 28 m | |
| Gibbins Rd | 46 m | |
| Frederick Rd | 145 m | |
| Battery Retail Park | 161 m | |
| Frederick Rd | 193 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 439 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 468 m | |
| University Rail Station | 901 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6SN - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 1 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.05 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.41 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.34 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.61 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 3.93 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.96 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.42 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.46 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.49 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 4.81 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.03 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 5.11 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 5.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 6SN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for B29 6SN - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44242100 |
| Longitude | -1.94241300 |
| OS Easting | 404011 |
| OS Northing | 0282717 |
| 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 communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020357 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 096 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 096A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |