The postcode B29 7RA is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B29 7RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B29 7RA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 7RA as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B29 7RA is Windrush Grove which is centered 76 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Warwards Lane and is 100 m away. The closest railway station is Bournville Rail Station, 791 m away.
The closest primary school to B29 7RA (for ages 11 and under) is Raddlebarn Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 17, 2018. 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 154 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 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 7RA 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 7RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B29 7RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B29 7RA
| 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 7RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Park Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 494 m |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 579 m |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2017) | 598 m |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 10, 2019) | 884 m |
| Stirchley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 906 m |
| Bournville Village Primary | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2013) | 1.22 km |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 18, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.25 km | |
| Allens Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Tiverton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 25, 2015) | 1.44 km |
| Uffculme School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| Colmore Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 11, 2011) | 1.56 km |
| Cherry Oak School | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 1.61 km |
| Cotteridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | College | 19-99 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Queensbridge School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 28, 2013) | 1.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B29 7RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Warwards Lane | 100 m | |
| Saint Stephens Rd | 131 m | |
| Warwards Lane | 150 m | |
| Saint Stephens Rd | 183 m | |
| Milner Rd | 249 m | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 791 m | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 872 m | |
| Bournville Rail Station | 895 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B29 7RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Camp Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 2.41 km | |
| The Grove | 2.76 km | |
| Merecroft Pool | 3.19 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.23 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.64 km | |
| King's Wood | 3.85 km | |
| Moor Pool | 3.99 km | |
| Mill Pond | 4.31 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 4.33 km | |
| Gay Hill | 4.42 km | |
| Red Hill | 5.1 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.14 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.14 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 5.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B29 7RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 154 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9.3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 140 | 15.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 629 | 40.3 |
Energy usage data for B29 7RA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.43366400 |
| Longitude | -1.92011700 |
| OS Easting | 405528 |
| OS Northing | 0281746 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020374 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 100 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 100D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |