B29 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witherford Way, 0.4km 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 above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00047094 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AX.
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39
£ 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 4AX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, B29 4AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AX. 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
£ 305,000
13 sales · Mean £ 302,269
Semi-Detached
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B29 4AX is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The University of Birmingham School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Selly Oak Trust School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Bournville School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.7 km
- Dave'S Wines1.0 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Tenby Court0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- GRILL N SHAKE1.0 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.6 km
- BBC Drama Village0.2 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Turels Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- Bournville1.8 km
- University (Birmingham)2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AX · Data under Open Government Licence