Postcode B29 7EL 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 Edgbaston South & University area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.6 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 Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cannon Hill Park.
Edgbaston South & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston South & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from B29 7EL.
Edgbaston South & University near B29 7EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cannon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Cannon Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tranquility Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Tranquility Garden |
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 7EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 18, Riverside Drive, Birmingham, B29 7ES | Terraced | Freehold | £374,950 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 26, Riverside Drive, Birmingham, B29 7ES | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 71, Sir Johns Road, Birmingham, B29 7EP | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 55, Sir Johns Road, Birmingham, B29 7EP | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 40, Oakfield Road, Birmingham, B29 7EJ | Detached | Freehold | £690,000 |
In the B29 7EL postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 7EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SLS mini market | Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7EN | Walking directions to SLS mini market |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 571 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7ES | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 736 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7NJ | 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 7EL, 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 7EL records about 104 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B29 7EL in Edgbaston South & University is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B29 7EL, including Elmhurst Ballet School, King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B29 7EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,859 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 7EL 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).