B29 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 798 active and 308 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B29 (22%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a classic student area with dense shared housing and lots of young renters (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B29 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B29 are around £255k, down 4.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B29 at 335 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, B29 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B29 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B29 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B29 postcode area.
47,279
36
£ 39,689 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B29 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £255k. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Raddlebarn Primary School
Water Mill Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Selly Park Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Card Factory
- Costcutter (Weoley Castle Square)
- Drinks 2 Go
- Lifestyle Express
- LifestyleExpress, Arena Convenience
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kensington Hotel
- Renwick Guest House
- Vita Student Pebble Mill
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bear And Staff
- Country Girl
- Avenue Club and Lodge
- Bournbrook & Selly Oak Social Club
- Bristol Pear
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- KFC
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Ali Baba Lounge
- Amma Dosa
- Asda Cafe, Asda Store
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd
- Asda Stores
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Sainsbury's
- Seoul Plaza 6
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd
- Amore Pizza and Grill
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi
- Big Johns
- Boba Bar UK
- + 39 more
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