Postcode B29 6GL is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge area 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 median sale price in Bournville & Cotteridge is £363,750 (around £346 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,750 and £486,250. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Muntz Park.
Selly Oak has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,349 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 15.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from B29 6GL.
Selly Oak near B29 6GL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.8 mi | Bournville | N/A | Walking directions to Bournville |
| 1 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Muntz Park | Small | Walking directions to Muntz Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £363,750 (about £346 per square foot) in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £529,000 | £405 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £406,000 | £376 |
| Terraced | 58 | £322,500 | £329 |
| Flats | 36 | £152,250 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £389,995 | £109,000 | £305,000 | £219,998 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £132,500 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £401,000 | £164,995 | £320,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £169,995 | £288,500 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | £369,995 | £126,500 | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £185,000 | £319,250 | £277,500 |
| 2022 | £430,125 | £166,500 | £394,500 | £306,500 |
| 2023 | £472,500 | £195,000 | £402,500 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £156,000 | £385,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £470,000 | £146,000 | £380,000 | £342,000 |
| 2026 | £567,000 | £151,250 | £427,500 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £170 | £308 | £233 |
| 2017 | £314 | £191 | £286 | £239 |
| 2018 | £329 | £222 | £309 | £261 |
| 2019 | £305 | £310 | £307 | £264 |
| 2020 | £351 | £205 | £291 | £272 |
| 2021 | £344 | £289 | £327 | £281 |
| 2022 | £386 | £305 | £365 | £299 |
| 2023 | £435 | £298 | £369 | £291 |
| 2024 | £408 | £271 | £369 | £300 |
| 2025 | £393 | £244 | £374 | £320 |
| 2026 | £400 | £223 | £376 | £340 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 5, Birnam Court, 9, Escelie Way, Birmingham, B29 6GL | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Apartment 2, Cowdray Court, 5, Tanners Way, Birmingham, B29 6GT | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Apartment 4, Savernake Court, 3, Tanners Way, Birmingham, B29 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Apartment 6, 6, Escelie Way, Birmingham, B29 6GX | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 84, Gleave Road, Birmingham, B29 6JN | Terraced | Freehold | £209,375 |
In the B29 6GL postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Selly Oak Trust School | Foundation special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2017. | |
Selly Oak Trust School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cherry Oak School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
Cherry Oak School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jan 2012. | |
St Mary's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jan 2012
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B29 6GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | T.K. News, Booze & Convenience | 4 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, B29 6HX | Walking directions to T.K. News, Booze & Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | BCS | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6HW | Walking directions to BCS |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NZ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Chapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HH | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 6GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Brennan
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Roxanne Green
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B29 6GL 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B29 6GL in Bournville & Cotteridge is £363,750 (about £346 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B29 6GL, including Selly Oak Trust School (Good), Cherry Oak School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B29 6GL is Selly Oak, about 562 m away.
B29 6GL 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 6GL is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nicky Brennan (Labour Party) and Roxanne Green (Green Party).