B29 4DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Woodcock Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Weoley & Selly Oak ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B29 4DN is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00048119 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B29 4DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B29 4DN.
369
34
£ 37,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B29 4DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B29 4DN has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4DN. The average age is 34.4. 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 4DN 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
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Green Meadow Primary School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Princethorpe Junior School
Princethorpe Infant School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Shenley Academy
Weoley Castle Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Savers Health and Beauty0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- The Vegetable Garden0.7 km
- Costcutter (Weoley Castle Square)0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Weoley Castle Inn0.5 km
- Shenley Lane Community Association0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Castle Snax0.7 km
- Chilli Peppers0.8 km
- Weoley Castle Chippy and Kebab House0.7 km
- FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.7 km
- Little Tinkers0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Turels Fish Bar0.7 km
- Wah Hung0.7 km
- Pizza Castle0.8 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.7 km
- West Midlands Jerk Centre0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak2.4 km
- Northfield2.6 km
- Bournville2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B294DN · Data under Open Government Licence