B29 7EU postcode in Birmingham, England
B29 7EU is a postcode in Birmingham, in the Bournbrook & Selly Park ward. It is in the Birmingham Selly Oak parliamentary constituency and the West Midlands police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where B29 7EU is, and what is near it
- B29 7EU
- Other postcodes in B29 7: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.4472, longitude -1.9118)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after B29 7EU?
- BirminghamCouncil, for all local services Birmingham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around B29 7EU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West MidlandsPolice force area
- Birmingham Selly OakParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Al Carns (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Al Carns
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at B29 7EU?
Every home and business at B29 7EU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Birmingham: 95%
Birmingham: 98%
The line marks the figure across Birmingham.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at B29 7EU?
BinDayBuddy does not read Birmingham City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Birmingham City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is B29 7EU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 14 homes and businesses at B29 7EU. 13 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Birmingham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for B29 7EU: 9,892 properties in Birmingham are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Birmingham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of B29 7EU is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:26 on 22 October 2026.
- River Rea at StirchleyFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Rea at Stirchley
- River ReaFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Rea
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 10:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near B29 7EU?
Homes in B29 7 sold for a typical £292,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 63 sales, up 7.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £575,000 7 sales
- Semi-detached £295,750 18 sales
- Terraced £258,500 35 sales
- Flat or maisonette 3 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole B29 district: a typical £252,000 from 217 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in B29 7EU
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in B29 7EU from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 17 June 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near B29 7EU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,020 homes in the neighbourhood around B29 7EU. The largest share of them, 43%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (36%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Birmingham for 2026‑27: £2,363. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,575 (band A) to £3,938 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,575.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 440 (43%) | £1,575 |
| Band B | about 120 (12%) | £1,838 |
| Band C | about 80 (8%) | £2,100 |
| Band D | about 230 (23%) | £2,363 |
| Band E | about 50 (5%) | £2,888 |
| Band F | about 70 (7%) | £3,413 |
| Band G | about 30 (3%) | £3,938 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,726 |
When the homes were built
- 10% Before 1900
- 31% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- 5% 1965 to 1982
- 7% 1983 to 1999
- 8% 2000 to 2009
- 36% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Birmingham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of B29 7EU is in (ONS area E01009283), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near B29 7EU?
The nearest open schools to B29 7EU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to B29 7EU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of B29 7EU is Kings Heath Rail Station, 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Kings Heath Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
- Selly Oak Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) Underground, metro or tram 2.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Upland Road, 120 m away.
More stations near B29 7EU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near B29 7EU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of B29 7EU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Selly Park Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 472 0187 450 mWalk
- Moor Green Lane Medical Centre Phone 0121 411 0393 1.0 kmWalk
- Bournbrook Varsity Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 472 0129 1.2 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near B29 7EU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of B29 7EU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Alcester Road Moseley Electric Charge Point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.6 kmCycle
- ESB Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO 1.7 kmCycle
- ESB Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near B29 7EU?
The nearest to the centre of B29 7EU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Selly Park Dental Centre Phone 0121 472 3001 250 mWalk
- Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham Phone 07549 025284 450 mWalk
- Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry Phone 0121 466 5000 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to B29 7EU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Priory Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 0121 440 2323 1.0 kmWalk
- Moseley Hall Hospital Phone 0121 466 6000 1.3 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near B29 7EU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of B29 7EU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Oakfield House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 471 1913 250 mWalk
- Pebble Mill Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 244 1300 450 mWalk
- Uplands Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 471 3816 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near B29 7EU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of B29 7EU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Selly Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0121 472 0155 1.3 kmCycle
- Pharmacy Care Matters Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0121 449 0089 1.4 kmCycle
- Zain the Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 07932 743107 1.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near B29 7EU?
The nearest vets to the centre of B29 7EU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Fivelands House 1.6 kmCycle
- Fivelands Veterinary Centre 1.6 kmCycle
- White Cross Vets 3.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is B29 7EU in a conservation area?
The centre of B29 7EU is in 4 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Conservation areaSelly Park Avenues Conservation Area
- Article 4 direction areaCity Wide Hmo
- Article 4 direction areaSelly Oak Hmo
- Article 4 direction areaSelly Park Avenues Conservation Area
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near B29 7EU?
Police.uk records 334 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of B29 7EU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 15, possession of weapons 15, drugs 11, anti-social behaviour 10, theft from the person 6, bicycle theft 4, robbery 3, other crime 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for B29 7EU
- Ward
- Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Birmingham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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