B29 4DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hemyock Road, 0.7km from Weoley Castle in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B29 4DG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for B29 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00048116 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMYOCK ROAD, B29 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMYOCK ROAD, B29 4DG.
280
49
£ 43,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4DG 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 4DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £400k 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 4DG. The average age is 48.9. 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 & 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
£ 395,000
6 sales · Mean £ 403,033
Terraced
£ 376,125
2 sales · Mean £ 376,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B29 4DG 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
The University of Birmingham School
Green Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Savers Health and Beauty0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- The Vegetable Garden0.7 km
- Costcutter (Weoley Castle Square)0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Chilli Peppers0.9 km
- BBC Drama Village0.8 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.8 km
- FoodCycle Weoley Castle1.0 km
- Little Tinkers0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Castle0.9 km
- Pin Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Weoley Fish Bar0.9 km
- West Midlands Jerk Centre0.8 km
- Yummy Kitchen0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Weoley Castle Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.9 km
- Bournville2.5 km
- University (Birmingham)2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B294DG · Data under Open Government Licence