Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B29 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B29 4BX.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B29 4BX 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B29 4BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B29 4BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B29 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00048118 (shared with 15 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 4BX. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

B29 4BX has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Northfield Manor Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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The University of Birmingham School

Good1159 pupils0.9 km
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Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils0.9 km
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Princethorpe Junior School

Inadequate234 pupils1.0 km
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Princethorpe Infant School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Weoley Castle Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils1.0 km
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Edith Cadbury Nursery School

Good93 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Castle Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Linthornes Ltd1.0 km
  • Tropical Tastes1.0 km
  • Castle Meats1.0 km
  • Smash + Grab1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Louie's Cafe1.0 km
  • SpiceMenu1.0 km
  • Serbian Orthodox Church0.6 km
  • Weoley Castle Chippy and Kebab House1.0 km
  • BBC Drama Village0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pin Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Turels Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wah Hung1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak1.9 km
  • Bournville2.2 km
  • Kings Norton2.6 km