Postcode B29 6SY 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 high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in California is £42,300 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
California has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
California has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.8% 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 of residents in California is £42,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 6SY.
California near B29 6SY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove Park |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £637,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £253,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B29 6SY postcode area, located within California, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to SMS |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Grove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | GKR Convenience Store | Elford Road, Birmingham, B17 0PA | Walking directions to GKR Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | International Market Place | Birmingham, B17 0DA | Walking directions to International Market Place |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.