The postcode B29 6TS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 6TS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 6TS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 6TS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B29 6TS is Water Mill Close which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Leasow Drive and is 208 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.55 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 877 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 6TS (for ages 11 and under) is Water Mill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on July 11, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Residents reported an average download speed of 123.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 6TS 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 6TS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 6TS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 6TS
| 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 6TS - 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) | 0 m |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 810 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 816 m |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.05 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 1.28 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Jervoise School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 1.47 km |
| Paganel Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.65 km | |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.72 km | |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.75 km | |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.76 km | |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B29 6TS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 13.69 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 6TS - Data from Apr 2022
| Leasow Drive | 208 m | |
| Leasow Drive | 227 m | |
| Reservoir Rd | 259 m | |
| Poole Crescent | 279 m | |
| Langford Grove | 316 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.55 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.55 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.55 km | |
| University Rail Station | 877 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 927 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 939 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 6TS - Data from Dec 2021
| The Grove | 482 m | |
| Camp Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Moor Pool | 1.94 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.14 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.81 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.19 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 3.76 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.95 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 4.07 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 4.26 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.38 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 4.51 km | |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | 4.92 km | |
| Raven Hays Wood | 5.2 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 6TS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 123.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21.7 | 5.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 110.1 | 12.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for B29 6TS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44577100 |
| Longitude | -1.94818200 |
| OS Easting | 403619 |
| OS Northing | 0283091 |
| 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: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020315 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 087 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 087E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |