B29 4AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weoley Hill, 0.3km from Selly Oak in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B29 4AA is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £701k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00047083 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AA.
324
44
£ 47,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B29 4AA has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AA. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
5 sales · Mean £ 490,000
Detached
£ 757,500
2 sales · Mean £ 757,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The University of Birmingham School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Cherry Oak School
Selly Oak Trust School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Water Mill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Sense Touchbase Pears0.9 km
- WMRC Cafe0.8 km
- Zante Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- BBC Drama Village0.3 km
- Crowley House0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bubble Waffles Dessert Lounge0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Ming Wah0.8 km
- Pizza Pepper0.9 km
- Happy Land0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Tenby Court0.9 km
- McCawleys Supermarche0.9 km
- Ur Local Express0.4 km
- Alam Stores0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Avenue Club and Lodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.1 km
- Bournville1.9 km
- University (Birmingham)1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AA · Data under Open Government Licence