Postcode B29 6GU is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Selly Oak area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Goodmans Yard.
Selly Oak has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from B29 6GU.
Selly Oak near B29 6GU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.9 mi | Bournville | N/A | Walking directions to Bournville |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £336,750 in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £482,500 |
| Flats | 39 | £145,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £390,040 |
| Terraced | 61 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournville & Cotteridge
In the B29 6GU postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6GU
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | BCS | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6HW | Walking directions to BCS |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Chapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Aston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.