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B29 6GY

Escelie Way

Bournville & Cotteridge

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Detailed insights for B29 6GY

Overview

Postcode B29 6GY 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 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 0.3 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

27.2%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from B29 6GY.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak near B29 6GY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 6GY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak
0.9 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville
1 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 6GY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMuntz ParkSmallWalking directions to Muntz Park
0.4 miGoodmans YardSmallWalking directions to Goodmans Yard

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
4,965.7 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
199
39.33%
African
49
9.68%
Pakistani
36
7.11%
Chinese
34
6.72%
Caribbean
34
6.72%
Total population: 506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
39.34%
Level 3 (A level)
150
38.07%
No qualifications
34
8.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
7.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.55%
Total 16+ residents: 394

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
29.84%
Other social rented
47
24.61%
Owns with a mortgage
35
18.32%
Shared ownership
26
13.61%
Owns outright
15
7.85%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Bournville & Cotteridge

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)170
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £469K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£565,000£407
Semi-Detached57£392,500£372
Terraced53£325,000£334
Flats37£155,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournville & Cotteridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£386,290£362,500
2026£570,000£152,500£395,750£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£377£248£376£320
2026£427£217£367£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournville & Cotteridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6GY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6GY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025Apartment 5, Birnam Court, 9, Escelie Way, Birmingham, B29 6GLFlatsLeasehold£195,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 6, 6, Escelie Way, Birmingham, B29 6GXFlatsLeasehold£50,000
11 Mar 2025Apartment 2, 6, Escelie Way, Birmingham, B29 6GXOtherLeasehold£70,000
09 Oct 202584, Gleave Road, Birmingham, B29 6JNTerracedFreehold£209,375
31 Mar 2025Apartment 4, Blenheim Court, 11, Escelie Way, Birmingham, B29 6GNFlatsLeasehold£188,000

Schools

In the B29 6GY postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 6GY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSelly Oak Trust SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCherry Oak SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6GY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 6GY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miT.K. News, Booze & Convenience4 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, B29 6HXWalking directions to T.K. News, Booze & Convenience
0.2 miBCSBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6HWWalking directions to BCS
0.2 miNisaBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NZWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseChapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miBest-oneRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Best-one

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 6GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Brennan

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Roxanne Green

Bournville & Cotteridge - 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 Introduced2020-05-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 6GY

Is B29 6GY (Selly Oak) safe?

The area around B29 6GY 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 6GY?

The median sale price around B29 6GY in Selly Oak is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B29 6GY?

There are 14 schools close to B29 6GY, including Selly Oak Trust School (Good), Cherry Oak School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 6GY?

The closest station to B29 6GY is Selly Oak, about 527 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 6GY?

B29 6GY 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 6GY (Selly Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 6GY 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).