B29 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witherford Way, 0.5km 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 4AN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £474k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AN.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B29 4AN combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£474k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £474k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AN. 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
£ 474,000
5 sales · Mean £ 435,100
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AN has low crime rates — 49 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
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Cherry Oak School
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Zante Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- Louie's Cafe0.9 km
- SpiceMenu0.9 km
- Castle Snax0.9 km
- BBC Drama Village0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Pin Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.4 km
- Wah Hung0.9 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.4 km
- Linthornes Ltd0.9 km
- Tropical Tastes0.9 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.2 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Avenue Club and Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- University (Birmingham)2.1 km
- Bournville2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AN · Data under Open Government Licence