Postcode B29 6PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Weoley & Selly Oak ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the California area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
California has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
California has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 6PZ.
California near B29 6PZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Oak Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £625,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £241,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 56 | £231,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 17 | £90,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £374,325 | £165,000 | £155,000 | £132,500 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £124,000 | £180,000 | £149,000 |
| 2018 | £482,475 | £130,000 | £199,000 | £163,000 |
| 2019 | £439,950 | £169,950 | £199,500 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £448,750 | £127,500 | £197,500 | £162,250 |
| 2021 | £487,500 | £188,450 | £208,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £507,500 | £162,475 | £245,000 | £203,500 |
| 2023 | £490,000 | £156,000 | £250,000 | £204,500 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £125,700 | £266,250 | £217,500 |
| 2025 | £585,600 | £161,250 | £247,000 | £220,500 |
| 2026 | £675,000 | £145,000 | £244,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261 | £252 | £183 | £170 |
| 2017 | £274 | £207 | £214 | £184 |
| 2018 | £301 | £194 | £230 | £199 |
| 2019 | £295 | £242 | £240 | £203 |
| 2020 | £291 | £241 | £232 | £214 |
| 2021 | £313 | £237 | £244 | £220 |
| 2022 | £381 | £222 | £278 | £254 |
| 2023 | £352 | £224 | £288 | £252 |
| 2024 | £381 | £224 | £307 | £264 |
| 2025 | £364 | £197 | £293 | £265 |
| 2026 | £386 | £194 | £280 | £328 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 15, Woolacombe Lodge Road, Birmingham, B29 6PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 27, Woolacombe Lodge Road, Birmingham, B29 6PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 27, Woolacombe Lodge Road, Birmingham, B29 6PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 46, Woolacombe Lodge Road, Birmingham, B29 6PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £224,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 87, Weoley Avenue, Birmingham, B29 6PR | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the B29 6PZ postcode area, located within California, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to SMS |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B29 6PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cherie Louise Waddingham
Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Glyn Marston
Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B29 6PZ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B29 6PZ in California is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B29 6PZ, including Water Mill Primary School (Good), The University of Birmingham School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B29 6PZ is Selly Oak, about 1,268 m away.
B29 6PZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 6PZ is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cherie Louise Waddingham (Reform UK) and Glyn Marston (Reform UK).