B29 4BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Selly Oak in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B29 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B29 4BN.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4BN 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 4BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4BN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4BN has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.3 km
- Linthornes Ltd0.9 km
- Tropical Tastes0.9 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Little Tinkers1.0 km
- Louie's Cafe0.9 km
- SpiceMenu0.9 km
- Castle Snax0.9 km
- BBC Drama Village0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pin Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Wok1.0 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wah Hung0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.5 km
- Bournville2.2 km
- University (Birmingham)2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B294BN · Data under Open Government Licence