B29 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witherford Way, 0.6km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B29 4AS is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AS.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AS 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 4AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £390k 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 4AS. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
5 sales · Mean £ 306,760
Terraced
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AS has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
The University of Birmingham School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Selly Oak Trust School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Cherry Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.5 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Tenby Court0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Turels Fish Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- BBC Drama Village0.3 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.3 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- Bournville2.0 km
- University (Birmingham)2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AS · Data under Open Government Licence