Postcode B29 5BS 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Shenley Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 5BS.
Shenley Lane near B29 5BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 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 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £157,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £206,500 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 5BS postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5PT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Somerford Road, Birmingham, B29 5LB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 146-150 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5QL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Holton's | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5HS | Walking directions to Holton's |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5QH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.