B29 4AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weoley Hill, 0.6km from Selly Oak in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
For families considering a move, B29 4AP represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AP.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AP 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
No single demographic signal dominates B29 4AP — age 48, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AP has low crime rates — 43 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
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
Cherry Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.4 km
- Linthornes Ltd1.0 km
- Tropical Tastes0.9 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Louie's Cafe1.0 km
- SpiceMenu1.0 km
- Castle Snax1.0 km
- BBC Drama Village0.4 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pin Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Wok0.9 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.4 km
- Wah Hung1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Avenue Club and Lodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- Bournville2.1 km
- University (Birmingham)2.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B294AP · Data under Open Government Licence