Postcode B29 4BW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Manor Farm Park.
Shenley Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 90.2% 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.
The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 4BW.
Shenley Lane near B29 4BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manor Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Manor Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shenley Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Shenley Green Park |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £932,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £161,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £248,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 4BW postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.