B29 4BS is a safe, established residential area on Middle Park Road, 0.8km 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 striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £842k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00048112 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLE PARK ROAD, B29 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE PARK ROAD, B29 4BS.
307
37
£ 43,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B29 4BS's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £842k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £842k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4BS. The average age is 37.0. 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
Detached
£ 750,000
3 sales · Mean £ 775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4BS has low crime rates — 42 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
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
The University of Birmingham School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Jervoise School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Tenby Court0.7 km
- Savers Health and Beauty0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- The Vegetable Garden0.8 km
- Costcutter (Weoley Castle Square)1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Avenue Club and Lodge1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- BBC Drama Village0.6 km
- Crowley House0.8 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.6 km
- Chilli Peppers1.0 km
- Castle Snax0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Castle1.0 km
- Golden Wok0.9 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.2 km
- Wah Hung0.8 km
- West Midlands Jerk Centre0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.6 km
- Bournville2.3 km
- University (Birmingham)2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B294BS · Data under Open Government Licence