Postcode B29 5LS 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 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Weoley Castle is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 142.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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 of residents in Weoley Castle is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 5LS.
Weoley Castle near B29 5LS 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.
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £637,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £253,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 5LS postcode area, located within Weoley Castle, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5PT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5QH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Holton's | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5HS | Walking directions to Holton's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.