Postcode B29 5SW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
California has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
California has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.8% 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 5SW.
California near B29 5SW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £932,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £687,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £215,000 |
10 years price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 5SW postcode area, located within California, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | |
| 0.3 mi | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Grove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QT |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Golden Wok | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | |
| 0.2 mi | Jolly Fryer | Bottetourt Road, Birmingham, B29 5SG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.