B29 4AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fox Hill, 0.5km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £454k, up 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00047094 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOX HILL, B29 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX HILL, B29 4AG.
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£ 47,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B29 4AG combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£454k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AG. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Semi-Detached
£ 381,000
3 sales · Mean £ 380,750
Detached
£ 715,000
2 sales · Mean £ 715,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AG has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Selly Oak Trust School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Cherry Oak School
Bournville Village Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- WMRC Cafe0.9 km
- Zante Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
- GRILL N SHAKE0.9 km
- Shakehouse1.0 km
- Sliced n Diced0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Food Max0.9 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.6 km
- Ming Wah0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.6 km
- Dave'S Wines0.9 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Tenby Court0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.3 km
- Bournville1.8 km
- University (Birmingham)2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AG · Data under Open Government Licence