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B29 5PA

Weoley & Selly Oak

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Shenley Lane / Weoley & Selly Oak / B29 5PA

Overview

Postcode B29 5PA 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 59.6 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 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
53.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Shenley Lane has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

53.2%

Approximately 53.2% 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 5PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B29 5PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Weoley & Selly Oak

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £780,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£555,000
Flats24£112,500
Semi-Detached83£260,000
Terraced61£220,500

10 years price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak

Schools

In the B29 5PA postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPrincethorpe Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPrincethorpe Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miLondisSomerford Road, Birmingham, B29 5LB
0.3 miNisa LocalWeoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5PT
0.3 miHeron Foods146-150 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5QL
0.4 miCostcutterBeckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5QH
0.4 miHolton'sBeckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5HS

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.