B29 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weoley Hill, 0.4km from Selly Oak in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B29, B29 4AB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AB.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B29 4AB's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £700k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AB. The average age is 47.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AB has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Cherry Oak School
Selly Oak Trust School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- WMRC Cafe1.0 km
- Zante Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
- GRILL N SHAKE0.9 km
- Shakehouse1.0 km
- Sliced n Diced0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Food Max1.0 km
- Pin Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.5 km
- Dave'S Wines0.9 km
- Tropical Tastes1.0 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.3 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Avenue Club and Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.3 km
- Bournville2.0 km
- University (Birmingham)2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AB · Data under Open Government Licence