B29 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middle Park Road, 0.5km 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 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £426k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00047094 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLE PARK ROAD, B29 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE PARK ROAD, B29 4BE.
356
39
£ 47,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4BE 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 4BE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4BE. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 413,000
3 sales · Mean £ 376,506
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B29 4BE is above average at 104 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
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
The University of Birmingham School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Bournville School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Bournville Village Primary
Selly Oak Trust School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Al Mahdi Institute0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Ruskins0.2 km
- Tenby Court0.4 km
- Ur Local Express1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Turels Fish Bar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Beeches Conference Centre0.9 km
- BBC Drama Village0.3 km
- Crowley House0.7 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.6 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.6 km
- Bournville1.8 km
- Kings Norton2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B294BE · Data under Open Government Licence