Postcode B29 6SU 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 high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
Metchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Metchley has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 6SU.
Metchley near B29 6SU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.7 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Selly Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Oak Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 145, Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B29 6SU | Terraced | Freehold | £191,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 40, Water Mill Close, Birmingham, B29 6TS | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 42, Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B29 6TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 112, Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B29 6TF | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 26, Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B29 6TF | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the B29 6SU postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | M&S Foodhall | 2-3 Selly Oak Retail Park, Birmingham, B29 6SQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to SMS |
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 6SU, 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 6SU records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B29 6SU in Metchley is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B29 6SU, including Water Mill Primary School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Cherry Oak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B29 6SU is Selly Oak, about 949 m away.
B29 6SU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,466 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 6SU 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).