Weoley Castle Road Birmingham
116 addresses across 5 postcodes (B29), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local access road. USRN 2704246.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £223,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 78 homes have an energy certificate (C: 36, D: 35, E: 5, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Selly Oak, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 169 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 116 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Millennium Medical Centre, about 120 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 231 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £223,000 | £223,000 | £223,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 44 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £223,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2022 | 32 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jun 2021 | 40 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 27 May 2021 | 30 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £152,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Apr 2016 | 32 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 32 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2008 | 32 B29 5PZ | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
78 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (28); House, end-terrace (28); Flat (13). Built: 1930-1949 (41); 1950-1966 (34); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (39); owner-occupied (22); rented (private) (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1, Princethorpe Road
- 7, Princethorpe Road
- 16, Princethorpe Road
- 18, Princethorpe Road
- 23, Princethorpe Road
- 32, Princethorpe Road
- 36, Princethorpe Road
- 38, Princethorpe Road
- 42, Princethorpe Road
- 44, Princethorpe Road
- 45, Princethorpe Road
- 51, Princethorpe Road
- 53, Princethorpe Road
- 57, Princethorpe Road
- 62, Princethorpe Road
- 70, Princethorpe Road
- 75, Princethorpe Road
- 83, Princethorpe Road
- 84, Princethorpe Road
- 90, Princethorpe Road
- Flat 2, 14, Princethorpe Road
- Flat 2, 43, Princethorpe Road
- Flat 2, 92 Princethorpe Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Birmingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,575 | £1,838 | £2,100 | £2,363 | £2,888 | £3,413 | £3,938 | £4,726 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (61% of about 1,250 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): CITY WIDE HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- CASTLE SQUARE REAR OF 94 TO 112 WEOLEY CASTLE ROAD: up to 23 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- 148 Weoley Park Road: up to 3 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the footway (minor works)
- 19 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B29 5QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B29 5PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B29 5PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| B29 5QB | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| B29 5PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 116 addresses are between 158 m and 169 m above sea level (164 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 5PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B29 5PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B29 5PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B29 5QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B29 5QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bournville 996,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Princethorpe Road Weoley Castle | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millennium Medical Centre | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Chemist | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Imperial Dental Group - Weoley Castle | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Snax 24 - Weoley Castle Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,550 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,890 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barcheston Road Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shenley Lane Allotments 6,110 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weoley Castle, a scheduled monument, 720 m (0.4 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle | Scheduled monument | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bartley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Camp Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Bromwich Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Egg Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 113 | 116 |
3 of the street's 116 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princethorpe Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 180 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 180 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 260 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Jervoise School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-ACT Shenley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The University of Birmingham School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prolí B29 5DE | Other catering premises | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tropical Tastes B29 5QD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2016 |
| The Local B29 5QD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2010 |
| Pin Chinese Takeaway B29 5QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Louie's Cafe B29 5PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Spice Menu B29 5PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Taylorshaw @ Princethorpe Junior School B29 5QB | School/college/university | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| RB Holiday Camps Princethorpe B29 5QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Roman foods UK B29 5PT | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castle Chemist (Linthornes Ltd) B29 5PT | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Castle Meats B29 5PT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa Local And Post Office B29 5PT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2013 |
| Smash + Grab B29 5PT | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Castle Snax B29 5PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Savers Health and Beauty B29 5PT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Castle Square (89); On or near Pailton Grove (28); On or near Weoley Castle Road (27); On or near Spernall Grove (25); On or near Princethorpe Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B29 5QA: 75 addresses
- B29 5PU: 19 addresses
- B29 5PX: 18 addresses
- B29 5QB: 3 addresses
- B29 5PZ: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Perton Grove · Spernall Grove · Oxley Grove · Ruckley Road · Stoneton Grove · Pailton Grove · Barcheston Road · Bradmore Grove · Castle Square · Beckbury Road · Castle Road · Brockton Road
All the streets in B29 and across Birmingham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.