Property profile

4 Swarthmore Road

B29 4JR

Weoley & Selly Oak

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Map showing 4 Swarthmore Road, Birmingham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£650,000

Semi-Detached sold in Weoley & Selly Oak

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold18 Jun 2021
£515,000Change since last sale: +£135,000 (+26%)
Annualised change
+4.6% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2021: +3.3% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £293 per sq ft
£271 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£23 per sq ft (−7.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Weoley & Selly Oak
£242,000Estimate vs local median: +£408,000 (+168%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area223 m² / 2,400 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Aug 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Jun 2021£515,000+106%
20 Feb 2004£249,950-

Local market

Property prices in Weoley & Selly Oak

Median price£239,925
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £300K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £239,925 (about £281 per square foot) in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£625,000£357
Semi-Detached61£242,000£293
Terraced58£230,000£275
Flats15£132,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weoley & Selly Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,325£165,000£155,000£132,500
2017£350,000£124,000£180,000£149,000
2018£482,475£130,000£199,000£163,000
2019£439,950£169,950£199,500£160,000
2020£448,750£127,500£197,500£162,250
2021£487,500£188,450£208,500£175,000
2022£507,500£162,475£245,000£203,500
2023£490,000£156,000£250,000£204,500
2024£535,000£125,700£266,250£217,500
2025£585,600£165,000£247,000£220,500
2026£675,000£145,000£250,000£239,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£252£183£170
2017£274£207£214£184
2018£301£194£230£199
2019£295£242£240£203
2020£291£241£232£214
2021£313£237£244£220
2022£381£222£278£254
2023£352£224£288£252
2024£381£224£307£264
2025£364£210£294£265
2026£386£194£295£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weoley & Selly Oak in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 4JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 4JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202610, Middle Park Road, Birmingham, B29 4NESemi-DetachedFreehold£418,500
12 Sept 202536, Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, B29 4JSDetachedFreehold£485,000
28 Mar 202551, Middle Park Road, Birmingham, B29 4BHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000
29 Aug 2025Apartment 216, Bournville Gardens, 49, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2FSFlatsLeasehold£285,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 325, Bournville Gardens, 49, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2FSFlatsLeasehold£285,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Swarthmore Road, BirminghamFreehold149 m²£450,000 (2018)
6 Swarthmore Road, BirminghamFreehold184 m²£695,000 (2021)
8, Swarthmore Road, BirminghamFreehold163 m²£632,500 (2019)
12, Swarthmore Road, BirminghamFreehold100 m²£372,000 (2017)
14, Swarthmore Road, BirminghamFreehold128 m²£349,995 (2011)

Area insights for B29 4JR

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Overview

Postcode B29 4JR is located in a major urban area, within the Weoley & Selly Oak ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shenley Lane area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Shenley Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shenley Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from B29 4JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B29 4JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
422
Population density
2,669.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.94(-17%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(+4%)
Public order
6.14(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.46(-77%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
66.27%
Indian
40
9.43%
Chinese
24
5.66%
Arab
13
3.07%
Other
13
3.07%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
200
57.97%
No qualifications
60
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.54%
Level 3 (A level)
25
7.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
58.5%
Owns with a mortgage
49
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.08%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.4%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 147

Schools

In the B29 4JR postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 4JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorthfield Manor Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 mi16 plusFircroft College of Adult EducationFurther education

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe University of Birmingham SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby