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B29 6EZ

Heeley Road

Bournbrook & Selly Park

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Detailed insights for B29 6EZ

Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from B29 6EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak near B29 6EZ 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 6EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak
0.7 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 6EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSelly Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Hill Park
0.4 miMuntz ParkSmallWalking directions to Muntz Park
0.2 miGoodmans YardSmallWalking directions to Goodmans Yard

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
8,882.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
73.9(+749%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.65(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.19(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.51(+58%)
Public order
11.28(+86%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
71.69%
African
17
3.82%
Caribbean
15
3.37%
Other White
14
3.15%
Chinese
13
2.92%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
325
75.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
14.22%
No qualifications
27
6.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
1.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
1.17%
Total 16+ residents: 429

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
83.33%
Owns outright
5
4.63%
Other social rented
5
4.63%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.78%
Social rents from council
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

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 6EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026108, Heeley Road, Birmingham, B29 6EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
16 Feb 2026110, Heeley Road, Birmingham, B29 6EZDetachedFreehold£360,000
30 Jan 202637, Exeter Road, Birmingham, B29 6EXTerracedFreehold£330,000
19 Mar 20264, Holly Grove, Birmingham, B29 6EQTerracedFreehold£410,000
28 Aug 2025113, Heeley Road, Birmingham, B29 6EJTerracedFreehold£510,000

Schools

In the B29 6EZ postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableCherry Oak SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 6EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NZWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miSainsbury'sAston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAldi637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AEWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSelly Oak Superstore624 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQWalking directions to Selly Oak Superstore
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseChapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 6EZ, 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 096AE01009284
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 6EZ

Is B29 6EZ (Selly Oak) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near B29 6EZ?

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.

What schools are near B29 6EZ?

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.

What is the nearest station to B29 6EZ?

The closest station to B29 6EZ is Selly Oak, about 190 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 6EZ?

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).

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

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).

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