B29 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fox Hill, 0.6km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00047094 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOX HILL, B29 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX HILL, B29 4BQ.
356
39
£ 47,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B29 4BQ's 69% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B29 4BQ. The average age is 38.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4BQ has low crime rates — 37 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
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
The University of Birmingham School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Bournville School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Selly Oak Trust School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Al Mahdi Institute0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Ruskins0.3 km
- Tenby Court0.4 km
- Ur Local Express0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Turels Fish Bar0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- BBC Drama Village0.3 km
- Crowley House0.7 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.5 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.5 km
- Bournville1.9 km
- University (Birmingham)2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B294BQ · Data under Open Government Licence