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 174.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 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 174.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 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.
Based on 188 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £615,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £145,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £336,750 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Bear and Staff | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6HW | |
| 0.4 mi | The Country Girl | Raddlebarn Farm Drive, Birmingham, B29 6HJ | |
| 0.4 mi | Bristol Pear | 676 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.