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B29 7BH

Bournbrook & Selly Park

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Selly Oak / Bournbrook & Selly Park / B29 7BH

Overview

Postcode B29 7BH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Green Heart.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Selly Oak has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,398 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Selly Oak has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from B29 7BH.

Flood risk

Medium

Selly Oak near B29 7BH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

0.5 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGreen HeartSmall
0.4 miGoodmans YardSmall

Area Profile

Population
565
Population density
24,353.4 per km²

Demographics

British
414
73.4%
Indian
25
4.43%
Other White
25
4.43%
African
17
3.01%
Chinese
16
2.84%
Total population: 564

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
101
86.32%
Owns outright
7
5.98%
Other social rented
5
4.27%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.71%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £255,500 in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £835,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£727,500
Flats7£165,000
Semi-Detached31£285,000
Terraced55£250,000

10 years price trend in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Schools

In the B29 7BH postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNurserySelly Oak Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableKing Edward VI High School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miTesco Express473 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AU
0.2 miTaste the OrientBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 7DP
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6FL
0.2 miSeoul Plaza 6536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD
0.2 miOmcoBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.