Postcode B29 7BQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Green Heart.
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.
Selly Oak has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Selly Oak is £55,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from B29 7BQ.
Selly Oak near B29 7BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| 0.5 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Heart | Small | Walking directions to Green Heart |
| 0.4 mi | Goodmans Yard | Small | Walking directions to Goodmans Yard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £650,000 | £403 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £292,250 | £295 |
| Terraced | 46 | £261,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 4 | £174,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 7BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | 17, Luton Road, Birmingham, B29 7BN | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 20, Luton Road, Birmingham, B29 7BN | Terraced | Freehold | £408,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 36, Bournbrook Road, Birmingham, B29 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 38, Bournbrook Road, Birmingham, B29 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £486,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 30, Bournbrook Road, Birmingham, B29 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the B29 7BQ postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 473 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Taste the Orient | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 7DP | Walking directions to Taste the Orient |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza 6 | 536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza 6 |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2TU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corinne Fowler
Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jane Louisa Baston
Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B29 7BQ 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.
The median sale price around B29 7BQ in Selly Oak is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B29 7BQ, including Tiverton Academy (Outstanding), Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding) and King Edward VI High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B29 7BQ is Selly Oak, about 687 m away.
B29 7BQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 7BQ 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).