B29 4DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Shenley Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B29 4DH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00048070 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B29 4DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B29 4DH.
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37
£ 43,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 91% of tenure in B29 4DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4DH. The average age is 37.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4DH has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Green Meadow Primary School
Shenley Academy
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Victoria School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Princethorpe Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Holloway Hall Community Association1.0 km
- JoJo's Kitchin1.0 km
- Michaels Off Licence0.8 km
- Astons Chemist0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Weoley Castle Inn0.8 km
- Shenley Lane Community Association0.5 km
- Northfield Masonic Hall1.0 km
- The Highlander0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Sky Kitchen0.9 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi1.0 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- PW Catering Limited1.0 km
- Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe1.0 km
- Holloway Community Centre1.0 km
- FoodCycle Weoley Castle1.0 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield2.2 km
- Selly Oak2.8 km
- Kings Norton3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B294DH · Data under Open Government Licence