B29 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witherford Way, 0.6km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B29 4AJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, down 12.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AJ.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AJ 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 4AJ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £451k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £451k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 432,500
2 sales · Mean £ 432,500
Terraced
£ 446,875
2 sales · Mean £ 446,875
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AJ has low crime rates — 33 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
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Selly Oak Trust School
Cherry Oak School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- WMRC Cafe1.0 km
- Zante Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- GRILL N SHAKE1.0 km
- BBC Drama Village0.3 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.5 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.5 km
- Dave'S Wines1.0 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Tenby Court0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- Bournville1.9 km
- University (Birmingham)2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AJ · Data under Open Government Licence