Postcode report
B29 7SN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About B29 7SN: area rating, property, schools and local change
B29 7SN is a postcode in Bournbrook & Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B29 7SN, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B29 7SN are schools and education and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B29 7SN is based on Birmingham 100 Census 2021. It covers 7,833 residents, 4,439 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near B29 7SN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B29 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £280k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B29 7SN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B29 7SN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B29 7SN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 40 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B29 7SN
Is B29 7SN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B29 7SN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B29 7SN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B29 7SN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B29 7SN?
LocaleIQ matched B29 7SN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B29 7SN?
The latest median sold price is £280k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B29 7SN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 40 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.