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B29 7AN

Hope Place

Bournbrook & Selly Park

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Detailed insights for B29 7AN

Overview

Postcode B29 7AN is located in a major urban area, within the Bournbrook & Selly Park ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Selly Oak area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Hill Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Selly Oak has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Selly Oak has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B29 7AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Selly Oak near B29 7AN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 7AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak
0.6 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 7AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSelly Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Hill Park
0.3 miGoodmans YardSmallWalking directions to Goodmans Yard

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
24,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.43(-70%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(+17%)
Other theft
4.76(-16%)
Burglary
4.76(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
82.66%
Chinese
11
2.98%
Other White
9
2.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.9%
Other Asian
6
1.63%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
256
74.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
13.95%
No qualifications
17
4.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
0.87%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
71.95%
Social rents from council
13
15.85%
Other social rented
7
8.54%
Owns outright
1
1.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.22%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £366K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£650,000£403
Semi-Detached32£292,250£295
Terraced46£261,750£270
Flats4£174,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£151,500£202,750£158,500
2017£635,000£147,250£217,500£178,000
2018£815,000£150,000£243,750£185,000
2019£648,500£132,500£228,000£220,000
2020£553,500£146,000£238,000£193,750
2021£772,500£162,500£246,500£223,000
2022£458,000£170,000£280,000£257,000
2023£620,000£148,500£272,000£230,000
2024£615,000£175,000£285,000£246,190
2025£650,000£162,000£290,000£255,750
2026£730,000£212,500£292,000£334,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£198£228£181
2017£313£211£241£212
2018£301£202£256£201
2019£316£219£230£232
2020£362£198£258£223
2021£386£213£268£260
2022£376£222£319£282
2023£351£213£313£263
2024£298£240£318£264
2025£392£232£287£284
2026£522£291£315£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournbrook & Selly Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 7AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 7AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202586, Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AATerracedFreehold£575,000
28 Mar 2025119, Dawlish Road, Birmingham, B29 7AHTerracedFreehold£430,000
28 Aug 20257, Selly Hill Road, Birmingham, B29 7DLTerracedFreehold£445,000
01 Oct 20257, Kenton Walk, Birmingham, B29 7ABFlatsLeasehold£117,000
25 Feb 202512, Rookery Road, Birmingham, B29 7DQTerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the B29 7AN postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 7AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNurserySelly Oak Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryRaddlebarn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 7AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 7AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSeoul Plaza 6536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BDWalking directions to Seoul Plaza 6
0.2 miSelly Oak Superstore624 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BQWalking directions to Selly Oak Superstore
0.2 miUniversity Super Store580 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BEWalking directions to University Super Store
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6FLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTaste the OrientBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 7DPWalking directions to Taste the Orient

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 7AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Corinne Fowler

Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jane Louisa Baston

Bournbrook & Selly Park - 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 096IE01034941
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 7AN

Is B29 7AN (Selly Oak) safe?

The area around B29 7AN records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7AN?

The median sale price around B29 7AN in Selly Oak is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B29 7AN?

There are 16 schools close to B29 7AN, including Tiverton Academy (Outstanding), Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding) and Raddlebarn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 7AN?

The closest station to B29 7AN is Selly Oak, about 401 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 7AN?

B29 7AN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B29 7AN (Selly Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 7AN is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Corinne Fowler (Green Party) and Jane Louisa Baston (Green Party).