Postcode B29 6GX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Muntz Park.
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 27.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from B29 6GX.
Selly Oak near B29 6GX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Muntz Park | Small | Walking directions to Muntz Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 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 | 17 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £145,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bournville & Cotteridge
In the B29 6GX 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 6GX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 6NF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience | Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HH | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.