Postcode B29 6DX 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.3 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 nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Goodmans Yard.
Selly Oak has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Selly Oak has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.7% 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 313 ft away from B29 6DX.
Selly Oak near B29 6DX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £650,000 | £403 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £292,250 | £295 |
| Terraced | 46 | £261,750 | £270 |
| 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 | £730,000 | £212,500 | £292,000 | £334,975 |
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 | £522 | £291 | £315 | £248 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | 29, Hubert Croft, Birmingham, B29 6DU | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 26, Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BP | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 86, Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BP | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 632, Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £35,272 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 16, Rose Cottages, Birmingham, B29 6EF | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the B29 6DX postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6DX
| 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 | Aldi | 637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | University Super Store | 580 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to University Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Seoul Plaza 6 | 536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza 6 |
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 6DX, 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 6DX records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 burglary.
The median sale price around B29 6DX in Selly Oak is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B29 6DX, including Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding), Tiverton Academy (Outstanding) and Cherry Oak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B29 6DX is Selly Oak, about 203 m away.
B29 6DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,147 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 6DX 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).