B29 4AR 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B29, B29 4AR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEOLEY HILL, B29 4AR.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AR 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
B29 4AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £555k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 4AR. 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
£ 555,500
1 sales · Mean £ 555,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AR has low crime rates — 42 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
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Cherry Oak School
Princethorpe Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.4 km
- Tropical Tastes1.0 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Tenby Court0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pin Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Golden Wok1.0 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- BBC Drama Village0.4 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.3 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- Bournville2.0 km
- University (Birmingham)2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AR · Data under Open Government Licence