Postcode B29 6SX 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 123.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 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 123.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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 of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 6SX.
Metchley near B29 6SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £220,500 |
10 years price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 6SX postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.