The postcode B29 7HZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 7HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 7HZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 7HZ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to B29 7HZ is Seymour Close which is centered 83 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bournbrook Manor and is 358 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.03 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 915 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 7HZ (for ages 11 and under) is St Edward's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 3, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King Edward's School.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B29 7HZ 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 7HZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 7HZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 7HZ
| 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 7HZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 580 m |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 604 m |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 737 m |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 800 m |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 809 m | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 856 m | |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Uffculme School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Water Mill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 11, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| Queensbridge School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 28, 2013) | 1.79 km |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 5, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.83 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 18, 2021) | 1.92 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.92 km | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| The University of Birmingham School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 7HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bournbrook Manor | 358 m | |
| Elmdon Rd | 363 m | |
| Rookery Rd | 376 m | |
| Kensington Rd | 472 m | |
| Kensington Rd | 480 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.03 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.04 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 4.04 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 915 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 951 m | |
| University Rail Station | 1.25 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 7HZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.33 km | |
| Camp Wood | 1.49 km | |
| The Grove | 2.09 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.08 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.48 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.95 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 4.17 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.52 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.55 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.56 km | |
| King's Wood | 4.92 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.97 km |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.25 km | |
| Warley Woods | 5.43 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 5.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 7HZ - 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% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44337100 |
| Longitude | -1.92216800 |
| OS Easting | 405387 |
| OS Northing | 0282824 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020375 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 100 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 100C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |