Postcode B29 6BL is located in a major urban area, within the Bournbrook & Selly Park area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Selly Oak area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year. The median sale price in Bournbrook & Selly Park is £293,750 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £375,331. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Green Heart.
Selly Oak has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,220 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from B29 6BL.
Selly Oak near B29 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| 0.3 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Heart | Small | Walking directions to Green Heart |
| 0.3 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 (about £294 per square foot) in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £554,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £299,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 45 | £260,000 | £276 |
| Flats | 4 | £174,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £151,500 | £202,750 | £158,500 |
| 2017 | £635,000 | £147,250 | £217,500 | £178,000 |
| 2018 | £815,000 | £150,000 | £243,750 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £648,500 | £132,500 | £228,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £553,500 | £146,000 | £238,000 | £193,750 |
| 2021 | £772,500 | £162,500 | £246,500 | £223,000 |
| 2022 | £458,000 | £170,000 | £280,000 | £257,000 |
| 2023 | £620,000 | £148,500 | £272,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £615,000 | £175,000 | £285,000 | £246,190 |
| 2025 | £650,000 | £162,000 | £290,000 | £255,750 |
| 2026 | £631,500 | £212,500 | £291,500 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307 | £198 | £228 | £181 |
| 2017 | £313 | £211 | £241 | £212 |
| 2018 | £301 | £202 | £256 | £201 |
| 2019 | £316 | £219 | £230 | £232 |
| 2020 | £362 | £198 | £258 | £223 |
| 2021 | £386 | £213 | £268 | £260 |
| 2022 | £376 | £222 | £319 | £282 |
| 2023 | £351 | £213 | £313 | £263 |
| 2024 | £298 | £240 | £318 | £264 |
| 2025 | £392 | £232 | £287 | £284 |
| 2026 | £448 | £291 | £313 | £248 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 20, North Road, Birmingham, B29 6AW | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 69, North Road, Birmingham, B29 6AN | Terraced | Freehold | £157,600 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 578, Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Other | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 632, Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £35,272 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 97, Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AF | Terraced | Freehold | £358,000 |
In the B29 6BL postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Tiverton Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Tiverton Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Selly Oak Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2013. | |
Selly Oak Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2013
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | King Edward VI High School for Girls | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
King Edward VI High School for Girls ratingInspection information
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B29 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza 6 | 536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza 6 |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Taste the Orient | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 7DP | Walking directions to Taste the Orient |
| 0.1 mi | University Super Store | 580 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to University Super Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B29 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corinne Fowler
Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jane Louisa Baston
Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B29 6BL records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around B29 6BL in Bournbrook & Selly Park is £293,750 (about £294 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B29 6BL, including Tiverton Academy (Good), Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding) and King Edward VI High School for Girls. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B29 6BL is University (Birmingham), about 526 m away.
B29 6BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 6BL is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Corinne Fowler (Green Party) and Jane Louisa Baston (Green Party).