Postcode B29 5RT 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 California area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in California is £42,300 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. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Senneleys Park.
California has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
California has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in California is £42,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 5RT.
California near B29 5RT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Senneleys Park | Large | Walking directions to Senneleys Park |
| 0.4 mi | Woodgate Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Woodgate Valley Country Park |
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 5RT postcode area, located within California, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 5RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 51 Barnes Hill, Birmingham, B29 5UP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5QH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Holton's | Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5HS | Walking directions to Holton's |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 146-150 Weoley Castle Road, Birmingham, B29 5QL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Somerford Road, Birmingham, B29 5LB | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.