The postcode B29 7QA is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 7QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 7QA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 7QA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B29 7QA is Hobson Road which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kitchener Rd and is 123 m away. The closest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, 1.47 km away.
The closest primary school to B29 7QA (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 VI Camp Hill School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on November 18, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
Residents reported an average download speed of 105.1 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 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B29 7QA 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 7QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 7QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 7QA
| 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 7QA - 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) | 211 m |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 357 m |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 374 m |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 857 m |
| Uffculme School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 951 m |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 18, 2021) | 1.21 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.21 km | |
| Queensbridge School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 28, 2013) | 1.26 km |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 5, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.37 km |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.44 km | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.52 km | |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.55 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Colmore Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 11, 2011) | 1.65 km |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Kings Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 7QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Kitchener Rd | 123 m | |
| Kitchener Rd | 152 m | |
| Fashoda Rd | 205 m | |
| Fashoda Rd | 217 m | |
| Moor Green Lane | 294 m | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 58.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 7QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.88 km | |
| The Grove | 2.75 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 2.89 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.34 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.79 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.85 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 3.98 km | |
| Mill Pond | 3.98 km | |
| King's Wood | 4.3 km | |
| Gay Hill | 5 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.18 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 5.53 km |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | 5.59 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 7QA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 105.1 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 105.1 | 13.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B29 7QA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43879400 |
| Longitude | -1.91476800 |
| OS Easting | 405891 |
| OS Northing | 0282317 |
| 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: 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 | E33020376 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 100 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 100E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |