Postcode B29 6UQ is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stirchley North & Selly Park area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 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 Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Hill Park.
Stirchley North & Selly Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Stirchley North & Selly Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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.
The average income per household in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 248 ft away from B29 6UQ.
Stirchley North & Selly Park near B29 6UQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.8 mi | Bournville | N/A | Walking directions to Bournville |
| 1 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Muntz Park | Small | Walking directions to Muntz Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £565,000 | £407 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £392,500 | £372 |
| Terraced | 53 | £325,000 | £334 |
| Flats | 37 | £155,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 6UQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 28, Heroes Drive, Birmingham, B29 6UQ | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 20, Heroes Drive, Birmingham, B29 6UQ | Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, Matrons Walk, Birmingham, B29 6UF | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 21, Arkell Way, Birmingham, B29 6GA | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 10, Arkell Way, Birmingham, B29 6GA | Terraced | Freehold | £327,500 |
In the B29 6UQ postcode area, located within Stirchley North & Selly Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 6UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | T.K. News, Booze & Convenience | 4 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, B29 6HX | Walking directions to T.K. News, Booze & Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Select Convenience | Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HH | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | BCS | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6HW | Walking directions to BCS |
| 0.3 mi | Ashi Food Store | 122 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HQ | Walking directions to Ashi Food Store |
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 6UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Brennan
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Roxanne Green
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B29 6UQ records about 94 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around B29 6UQ in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B29 6UQ, including Selly Oak Trust School (Good), Raddlebarn Primary School (Good) and Cherry Oak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B29 6UQ is Selly Oak, about 528 m away.
B29 6UQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,372 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 6UQ 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).