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B29 6TH

Weoley & Selly Oak

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Selly Oak / Weoley & Selly Oak / B29 6TH

Overview

Postcode B29 6TH 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 Selly Oak area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Selly Oak Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Selly Oak has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from B29 6TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak near B29 6TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.3 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

0.4 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miSelly Oak ParkLarge
0.2 miGoodmans YardSmall

Property prices in Weoley & Selly Oak

Based on 175 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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£555,000
Flats23£110,000
Semi-Detached82£261,250
Terraced58£218,750

10 years price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak

Schools

In the B29 6TH postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurserySelly Oak Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWater Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miM&S Foodhall2-3 Aston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SQ
0.2 miALDI637 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AE
0.2 miTesco Express576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE
0.2 miSelly Oak Superstore624 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQ
0.2 miSainsbury'sAston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham, B29 6SJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.