B29 4AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witherford Way, 0.5km from Selly Oak in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B29 4AW is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00047096 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHERFORD WAY, B29 4AW.
288
48
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4AW 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
No single demographic signal dominates B29 4AW — age 48, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £445k 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 4AW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4AW has low crime rates — 44 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
The University of Birmingham School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Weoley Castle Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Princethorpe Junior School
Princethorpe Infant School
Cherry Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Castle Convenience Store0.3 km
- Linthornes Ltd0.9 km
- Tropical Tastes0.8 km
- Al Mahdi Institute0.3 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Louie's Cafe0.9 km
- SpiceMenu0.9 km
- Castle Snax0.9 km
- BBC Drama Village0.5 km
- Crowley House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pin Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Turels Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wah Hung0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Avenue Club and Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.4 km
- University (Birmingham)2.1 km
- Bournville2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B294AW · Data under Open Government Licence