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B29 7SX

Rissington Avenue

Bournbrook & Selly Park

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Overview

Postcode B29 7SX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Bournville, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ten Acres.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Stirchley North & Selly Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stirchley North & Selly Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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

6/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Stirchley North & Selly Park near B29 7SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournville located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B29 7SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville
0.7 mi

Pineapple Road

N/A

Walking directions to Pineapple Road
0.7 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B29 7SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTen AcresLargeWalking directions to Ten Acres
0.3 miSelly Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Hill Park
0.2 miMuntz ParkSmallWalking directions to Muntz Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
7,806.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.98(+42%)
Vehicle crime
15.52(+138%)
Burglary
8.41(+107%)
Public order
7.12(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
59%
Bangladeshi
36
12%
Pakistani
17
5.67%
African
14
4.67%
Other White
13
4.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
38.25%
No qualifications
48
19.12%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
36.61%
Owns with a mortgage
40
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.18%
Other social rented
8
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

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 7SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B29 7SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202525, Rissington Avenue, Birmingham, B29 7SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
17 Nov 2025141, Warwards Lane, Birmingham, B29 7QXTerracedFreehold£300,000
28 Oct 2025109, Warwards Lane, Birmingham, B29 7QXTerracedLeasehold£295,000
05 Sept 2025145, Warwards Lane, Birmingham, B29 7QXTerracedFreehold£300,000
01 Aug 2025131, Warwards Lane, Birmingham, B29 7QXTerracedFreehold£276,000

Schools

In the B29 7SX postcode area, located within Stirchley North & Selly Park, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B29 7SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRaddlebarn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySelly Park Girls' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B29 7SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B29 7SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miR.D. Gia NewsPershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2YPWalking directions to R.D. Gia News
0.3 miLidlBewdley Road, Birmingham, B30 2YEWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAshi Food Store122 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HQWalking directions to Ashi Food Store
0.3 miSelect ConvenienceRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.3 miBest-oneRaddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6HHWalking directions to Best-one

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 7SX, 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 100DE01009293
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B29 7SX

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

The area around B29 7SX records about 109 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near B29 7SX?

The median sale price around B29 7SX 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 7SX?

There are 15 schools close to B29 7SX, including Raddlebarn Primary School (Good), Selly Park Girls' School (Good) and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B29 7SX?

The closest station to B29 7SX is Bournville, about 923 m away.

How deprived is the area around B29 7SX?

B29 7SX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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