Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

FOX HILL, B29 4BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX HILL, B29 4BG.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B29 4BG 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B29 4BG is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B29 4BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fox Hill, 0.5km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B29 4BG represents 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 low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B29 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00047094 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4BG. 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

White / British73.5%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B29 4BG has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Burglary12
Other theft10
Vehicle crime10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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The University of Birmingham School

Good1159 pupils0.6 km
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Northfield Manor Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

Good837 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good416 pupils1.0 km
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Selly Oak Trust School

Good380 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Al Mahdi Institute0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • Ruskins0.3 km
  • Tenby Court0.4 km
  • Ur Local Express0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Turels Fish Bar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • BBC Drama Village0.3 km
  • Crowley House0.6 km
  • Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Serbian Orthodox Church0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak1.5 km
  • Bournville1.9 km
  • Kings Norton2.4 km