B29 4AY 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00047094 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AY.
356
39
£ 47,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B29 4AY's 69% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4AY. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 241,750
10 sales · Mean £ 246,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AY has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Bournville Village Primary
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Tenby Court0.6 km
- Ur Local Express0.8 km
- Castle Convenience Store0.7 km
- Dave'S Wines0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Beeches Conference Centre0.9 km
- WMRC Cafe0.9 km
- Zante Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- BBC Drama Village0.1 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- Bournville1.7 km
- University (Birmingham)2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AY · Data under Open Government Licence