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B29 6UG

Matrons Walk

Bournville & Cotteridge

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Detailed insights for B29 6UG

Overview

Postcode B29 6UG is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Selly Oak area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Hill Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Selly Oak has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% 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

8/10

The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 254 ft away from B29 6UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak near B29 6UG 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 6UG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak
0.8 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville
0.9 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 6UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSelly Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Hill Park
0.3 miMuntz ParkSmallWalking directions to Muntz Park
0.4 miGoodmans YardSmallWalking directions to Goodmans Yard

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
8,665 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
73.9(+749%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.65(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.19(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.51(+58%)
Public order
11.28(+86%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
131
38.19%
Chinese
50
14.58%
African
38
11.08%
Indian
24
7%
Other White
22
6.41%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
52.68%
Level 3 (A level)
80
26.85%
No qualifications
17
5.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.7%
Apprenticeship
14
4.7%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
48.51%
Other social rented
23
22.77%
Owns outright
13
12.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.93%
Shared ownership
6
5.94%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Bournville & Cotteridge

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)170
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £469K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£565,000£407
Semi-Detached57£392,500£372
Terraced53£325,000£334
Flats37£155,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournville & Cotteridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389,995£109,000£305,000£219,998
2017£465,000£132,500£300,000£240,000
2018£401,000£164,995£320,000£240,000
2019£375,000£169,995£288,500£255,000
2020£369,995£126,500£315,000£290,000
2021£425,000£185,000£319,250£277,500
2022£430,125£166,500£394,500£306,500
2023£472,500£195,000£402,500£305,000
2024£600,000£156,000£385,000£310,500
2025£470,000£146,000£386,290£362,500
2026£570,000£152,500£395,750£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315£170£308£233
2017£314£191£286£239
2018£329£222£309£261
2019£305£310£307£264
2020£351£205£291£272
2021£344£289£327£281
2022£386£305£365£299
2023£435£298£369£291
2024£408£271£369£300
2025£377£248£376£320
2026£427£217£367£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournville & Cotteridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202511, Matrons Walk, Birmingham, B29 6UFTerracedFreehold£280,000
15 Aug 202528, Heroes Drive, Birmingham, B29 6UQDetachedFreehold£440,000
09 Jul 202520, Heroes Drive, Birmingham, B29 6UQDetachedFreehold£470,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 7, 45, Heroes Drive, Birmingham, B29 6UTFlatsLeasehold£192,500
04 Feb 2026Unit 1, Birkdale Avenue, Birmingham, B29 6UBOtherFreehold£840,000

Schools

In the B29 6UG postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 6UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSelly Oak Trust SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRaddlebarn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCherry Oak SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 6UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-oneRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miSelect ConvenienceRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.2 miAshi Food Store122 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HQWalking directions to Ashi Food Store
0.2 miSakib Stores342 Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BYWalking directions to Sakib Stores
0.3 miNisaBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6NZWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B29 6UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Brennan

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Roxanne Green

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alistair Carns

Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Selly OakE14001099
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Selly OakE02001922
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 096AE01009284
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2018-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 6UG

Is B29 6UG (Selly Oak) safe?

The area around B29 6UG records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near B29 6UG?

The median sale price around B29 6UG in Selly Oak is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B29 6UG?

There are 16 schools close to B29 6UG, including Selly Oak Trust School (Good), Raddlebarn Primary School (Good) and Cherry Oak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 6UG?

The closest station to B29 6UG is Selly Oak, about 495 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 6UG?

B29 6UG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B29 6UG (Selly Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 6UG is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nicky Brennan (Labour Party) and Roxanne Green (Green Party).