Postcode B29 6BW is located in a major urban area, within the Bournbrook & Selly Park ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Selly Oak area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Selly Hill Park.
Selly Oak has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Selly Oak has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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 of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from B29 6BW.
Selly Oak near B29 6BW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.5 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Selly Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,361 up to £819,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £278,500 |
| Terraced | 57 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournbrook & Selly Park
In the B29 6BW postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Selly Oak Superstore | 624 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQ | Walking directions to Selly Oak Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | University Super Store | 580 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to University Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Omco | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to Omco |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.