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B29 6DY

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Bournbrook & Selly Park

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Detailed insights for B29 6DY

Overview

Postcode B29 6DY 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Selly Oak has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from B29 6DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak near B29 6DY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 6DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak
0.6 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 6DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSelly Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Hill Park
0.1 miGoodmans YardSmallWalking directions to Goodmans Yard

Area Profile

Population
563
Population density
21,906.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.65(-3%)
Shoplifting
30.12(+246%)
Burglary
20.21(+398%)
Vehicle crime
9.91(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.93(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
380
67.5%
Other White
33
5.86%
Chinese
32
5.68%
Indian
31
5.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
2.31%
Total population: 563

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
433
78.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
11.93%
No qualifications
23
4.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
2.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
1.63%
Total 16+ residents: 553

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
75.84%
Owns outright
17
11.41%
Social rents from council
7
4.7%
Other social rented
7
4.7%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £366K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£650,000£403
Semi-Detached32£292,250£295
Terraced46£261,750£270
Flats4£174,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournbrook & Selly Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202526, Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BPTerracedFreehold£365,000
28 Feb 202586, Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BPTerracedFreehold£380,000
23 Apr 202529, Hubert Croft, Birmingham, B29 6DUFlatsLeasehold£180,000
24 Sept 202516, Rose Cottages, Birmingham, B29 6EFTerracedFreehold£360,000
08 Jul 2025148, Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BTTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the B29 6DY postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 6DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurserySelly Oak Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableCherry Oak SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 6DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSelly Oak Superstore624 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQWalking directions to Selly Oak Superstore
0.1 miAldi637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AEWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miUniversity Super Store580 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BEWalking directions to University Super Store
0.2 miTesco Express576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSeoul Plaza 6536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BDWalking directions to Seoul Plaza 6

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 6DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Corinne Fowler

Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jane Louisa Baston

Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alistair Carns

Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Selly OakE14001099
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Selly OakE02001922
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 096EE01009289
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 6DY

Is B29 6DY (Selly Oak) safe?

The area around B29 6DY 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.

What is the average house price near B29 6DY?

The median sale price around B29 6DY in Selly Oak is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B29 6DY?

There are 15 schools close to B29 6DY, including Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding), Tiverton Academy (Outstanding) and Cherry Oak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 6DY?

The closest station to B29 6DY is Selly Oak, about 197 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 6DY?

B29 6DY 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).

Who represents B29 6DY (Selly Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 6DY 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).