Postcode B29 6EZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Hill Park.
Selly Oak has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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 per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from B29 6EZ.
Selly Oak near B29 6EZ 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 |
| 0.7 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Muntz Park | Small | Walking directions to Muntz Park |
| 0.2 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 6EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 108, Heeley Road, Birmingham, B29 6EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 110, Heeley Road, Birmingham, B29 6EZ | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 37, Exeter Road, Birmingham, B29 6EX | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 4, Holly Grove, Birmingham, B29 6EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 113, Heeley Road, Birmingham, B29 6EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 |
In the B29 6EZ postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NZ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Aston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Selly Oak Superstore | 624 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQ | Walking directions to Selly Oak Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Chapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 6EZ, 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 6EZ records about 122 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 burglary.
The median sale price around B29 6EZ in Selly Oak is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B29 6EZ, 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 6EZ is Selly Oak, about 190 m away.
B29 6EZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,349 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 6EZ 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).