Postcode B29 6HW 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 Park & Lodge Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill is £51,694 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill is £51,694 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from B29 6HW.
Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill near B29 6HW 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.9 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Oak Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £495,000 | £4,382 |
| Flats | 35 | £152,500 | £2,627 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £392,250 | £3,873 |
| Terraced | 53 | £342,000 | £3,651 |
10 year median price trend in Bournville & Cotteridge
In the B29 6HW postcode area, located within Selly Oak Park & Lodge Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | BCS | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6HW | Walking directions to BCS |
| 0 mi | T.K. News, Booze & Convenience | 4 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, B29 6HX | Walking directions to T.K. News, Booze & Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Chapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for B29 6HW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.