Postcode B29 6ST 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 Metchley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
Metchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Metchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from B29 6ST.
Metchley near B29 6ST 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.6 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Selly Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Oak Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £932,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £161,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £248,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 6ST postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 2-3 Aston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | GKR Convenience Store | Elford Road, Birmingham, B17 0PA | Walking directions to GKR Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | International Market Place | Birmingham, B17 0DA | Walking directions to International Market Place |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.