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B29 6DG

Springdale Gardens

Weoley & Selly Oak

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Overview

Postcode B29 6DG 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 Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.5 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 Park & Lodge Hill is £51,694 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Selly Oak Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.4%

Approximately 40.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill is £51,694 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 6DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill near B29 6DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 6DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 6DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSelly Oak ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Oak Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
3,299.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.73(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+35%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+51%)
Other theft
8.28(+46%)
Burglary
8.28(+104%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
58.59%
Indian
23
7.06%
Other White
23
7.06%
Pakistani
12
3.68%
Other Asian
11
3.37%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
48.34%
No qualifications
44
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
36.3%
Owns outright
36
24.66%
Owns with a mortgage
32
21.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.96%
Social rents from council
6
4.11%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Weoley & Selly Oak

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £300K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£625,000£357
Semi-Detached54£241,000£288
Terraced56£231,000£275
Flats17£90,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weoley & Selly Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,325£165,000£155,000£132,500
2017£350,000£124,000£180,000£149,000
2018£482,475£130,000£199,000£163,000
2019£439,950£169,950£199,500£160,000
2020£448,750£127,500£197,500£162,250
2021£487,500£188,450£208,500£175,000
2022£507,500£162,475£245,000£203,500
2023£490,000£156,000£250,000£204,500
2024£535,000£125,700£266,250£217,500
2025£585,600£161,250£247,000£220,500
2026£675,000£145,000£244,500£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£252£183£170
2017£274£207£214£184
2018£301£194£230£199
2019£295£242£240£203
2020£291£241£232£214
2021£313£237£244£220
2022£381£222£278£254
2023£352£224£288£252
2024£381£224£307£264
2025£364£197£293£265
2026£386£194£280£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weoley & Selly Oak in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202555, Tillyard Croft, Birmingham, B29 5AHDetachedFreehold£600,000
10 Dec 2025183, Gibbins Road, Birmingham, B29 6NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
20 Jun 2025157, Gibbins Road, Birmingham, B29 6NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£392,500
02 Apr 2026102, Witherford Way, Birmingham, B29 4AWDetachedFreehold£785,000
20 Feb 202639, Weoley Avenue, Birmingham, B29 6PPTerracedFreehold£273,000

Schools

In the B29 6DG postcode area, located within Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 6DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe University of Birmingham SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusFircroft College of Adult EducationFurther education

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 6DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSMSCorisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJWalking directions to SMS
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressCorisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B29 6DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cherie Louise Waddingham

Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Glyn Marston

Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardWeoley & Selly OakE05011184
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Selly Oak Park & Lodge HillE02001925
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 099CE01009294
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 6DG

Is B29 6DG (Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill) safe?

The area around B29 6DG 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B29 6DG?

The median sale price around B29 6DG in Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B29 6DG?

There are 20 schools close to B29 6DG, including The University of Birmingham School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Fircroft College of Adult Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 6DG?

The closest station to B29 6DG is Selly Oak, about 1,230 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 6DG?

B29 6DG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B29 6DG (Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B29 6DG is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cherie Louise Waddingham (Reform UK) and Glyn Marston (Reform UK).