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B29 4JD

Allens Cross

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Shenley Lane / Allens Cross / B29 4JD

Overview

Postcode B29 4JD is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Shenley Lane area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Manor Farm Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Shenley Lane has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Shenley Lane has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

30.2%

Approximately 30.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 4JD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
1 mi

Northfield

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miManor Farm ParkLarge
0.4 miLey Hill ParkLarge
0.4 miVictoria CommonLarge

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
2,312.8 per km²

Demographics

British
198
68.75%
Caribbean
15
5.21%
African
11
3.82%
Other Black
10
3.47%
Other
9
3.12%
Total population: 288

Housing

Owns outright
55
42.64%
Other social rented
34
26.36%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.65%
Social rents from council
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£248,750
Flats4£135,000
Semi-Detached46£242,000
Terraced41£200,000

10 years price trend in Allens Cross

Schools

In the B29 4JD postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableVictoria CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableLongwill A Primary School for Deaf ChildrenFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableVictoria SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miIcelandWhitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JU
0.4 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ
0.4 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG
0.4 miNorthfield ConvenienceChurch Road, Birmingham, B31 2JY

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.