Postcode B29 5LA 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 Weoley Castle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Weoley Castle is £44,861 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Senneleys Park.
Weoley Castle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Weoley Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Weoley Castle is £44,861 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 5LA.
Weoley Castle near B29 5LA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Senneleys Park | Large | Walking directions to Senneleys Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £595,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £243,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £138,500 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 5LA postcode area, located within Weoley Castle, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 146-150 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5QL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Somerford Road, Birmingham, B29 5LB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5QH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5PT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Holton's | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5HS | Walking directions to Holton's |
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.
Elected local representatives for B29 5LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cherie Louise Waddingham
Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Glyn Marston
Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.