Postcode B29 5SX 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Woodgate Valley Country Park.
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 21.6% 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 5SX.
California near B29 5SX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5SX postcode area, located within California, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 5SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to SMS |
| 0.5 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.