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B29 7RZ

Umberslade Road

Bournbrook & Selly Park

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Detailed insights for B29 7RZ

Overview

Postcode B29 7RZ 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Stirchley North & Selly Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

6/10

The average income per household in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from B29 7RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stirchley North & Selly Park near B29 7RZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 7RZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak
0.6 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville
0.9 mi

Pineapple Road

N/A

Walking directions to Pineapple Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 7RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSelly Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Hill Park
0.1 miMuntz ParkSmallWalking directions to Muntz Park
0.4 miStirchley ParkSmallWalking directions to Stirchley Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
4,527.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.87(+11%)
Vehicle crime
14.48(+122%)
Burglary
11.01(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.69(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.37(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
64.99%
Pakistani
26
7.28%
Other White
25
7%
Irish
16
4.48%
Bangladeshi
12
3.36%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
41.59%
Level 3 (A level)
94
29.84%
No qualifications
33
10.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.67%
Apprenticeship
18
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
40.43%
Owns with a mortgage
49
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.13%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

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 7RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 7RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 202560, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7RZTerracedFreehold£220,000
29 Aug 202556, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£376,475
17 Mar 202538, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
03 Mar 202564, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7RZTerracedFreehold£290,000
31 Mar 202617, Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, B29 7TDTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the B29 7RZ postcode area, located within Stirchley North & Selly Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 7RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRaddlebarn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySelly Park Girls' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSelly Oak Trust SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 7RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 7RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSelect ConvenienceRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.1 miBest-oneRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miAshi Food Store122 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HQWalking directions to Ashi Food Store
0.2 miSakib Stores342 Tiverton Road, Birmingham, B29 6BYWalking directions to Sakib Stores
0.4 miR.D. Gia NewsPershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2YPWalking directions to R.D. Gia News

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 7RZ, 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)Stirchley North & Selly ParkE02001926
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 100AE01009280
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 7RZ

Is B29 7RZ (Stirchley North & Selly Park) safe?

The area around B29 7RZ 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.

What is the average house price near B29 7RZ?

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

What schools are near B29 7RZ?

There are 14 schools close to B29 7RZ, including Raddlebarn Primary School (Good), Selly Park Girls' School (Good) and Selly Oak Trust School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 7RZ?

The closest station to B29 7RZ is Selly Oak, about 882 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 7RZ?

B29 7RZ 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).

Who represents B29 7RZ (Stirchley North & Selly Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B29 7RZ 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).