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Durley Dean Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B29 6RX is located in the Weoley & Selly Oak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, B29 6RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B29 6RY, B29 6SB, B29 6PY, B29 6SD, B29 6QA, B29 6RR, B29 6RT, B29 6RU, B29 6RP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B29 6RX is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.8%46.8%-5.0% 51.0% -4.2%
Male48.2%53.2%5.0% 49.0% 4.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around B29 6RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single41.7%49.1%7.4% 37.9% 11.2%
Married: Opposite sex47.4%40.8%-6.6% 44.2% -3.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated2.3%0.4%-1.9% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced4.5%4.7%0.2% 9.1% -4.4%
Widowed4.1%4.3%0.2% 6.1% -1.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.9%52.2%-1.7% 48.4% 3.8%
Good health36.8%36.4%-0.4% 33.6% 2.8%
Fair health7.2%8.1%0.9% 12.7% -4.6%
Bad health1.8%2.4%0.6% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.8%11.9%-3.9% 18.2% -6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%5.4%-4.0% 9.6% -4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.5%7.2%-3.3% 13.4% -6.2%
Apprenticeship2.6%2.9%0.3% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.7%13.4%1.7% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar48.5%56.3%7.8% 33.8% 22.5%
Other1.5%2.9%1.4% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.9%0%-0.9% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.8%0%-1.8% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.7%3%0.3% 3.1% -0.1%
Pakistani1.8%0.9%-0.9% 2.7% -1.8%
Other Asian3.9%5.1%1.2% 1.6% 3.5%
Black African1.5%1.8%0.3% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black1.2%0.9%-0.3% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%5.1%3.9% 0.8% 4.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%1.8%1.2% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.8% -0.5%
White82.3%76.4%-5.9% 81.4% -5.0%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.6% 0.0%
Other0%2.4%2.4% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.5%79.2%-7.3% 83.2% -4.0%
European Union1.8%7.5%5.7% 6.1% 1.4%
Rest of Europe1.2%1.2%0.0% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa1.8%3.3%1.5% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia7.5%6.3%-1.2% 5.6% 0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%2.4%1.5% 1.3% 1.1%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.9%79.5%-6.4% 83.2% -3.7%
10+ Years3.6%10%6.4% 9.8% 0.2%
5-10 Years1.2%3.3%2.1% 2.9% 0.4%
2-5 Years2.7%4.2%1.5% 2.2% 2.0%
Less than 2 years6.6%3%-3.6% 1.9% 1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.5% 76.7% -0.2%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Poland2.1% 1.3% 0.8%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North Africa0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Eastern Asia3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
No passport held9% 13.5% -4.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36% 37.2% -1.2%
Christian47.7% 46.2% 1.5%
Hindu1.2% 1.7% -0.5%
Muslim3% 6.5% -3.5%
Sikh1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered9% 6.0% 3.0%

Safety

Is Durley Dean Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durley Dean Road was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Bournville & Cotteridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Durley Dean Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge and the 516th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,200
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B29 6RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Durley Dean Road are based on 274 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, B29 6RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B29 6RX

Average Price
£261,431
Semi-Detached
£260,489
Terraced
£266,521
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Durley Dean Road

Average Price
£259,278
Semi-Detached
£259,475
Terraced
£263,395
Detached
£252,382
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£41,627

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Durley Dean Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
120 Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£240,0002025-02-11 £241,678
76 Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£255,0002024-08-30 £262,554
118 Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£232,0002022-03-31 £248,783
74 Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£270,0002021-09-30 £311,753
98 Durley Dean Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£229,0002021-06-30 £263,808
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B29 6RX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee131
Retired37
Part-Time Employee34
Student (economically inactive)20
Self-Employed18
Unemployed10
Looking after home or family7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Other5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities46
Education37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Manufacturing16
Construction11
Accommodation and food service activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities8
Other8
Financial and insurance activities7
Information and communication5
Transport and storage2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Weoley Castle Nursery School
109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD
4out of 4 1,286 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 1,451 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB
3out of 4 1,503 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU
4out of 4 2,712 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
4out of 4 3,975 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Water Mill Primary School
Water Mill Close , Selly Oak B29 6TS
2out of 4 543 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Lodge Hill Road , Selly Oak B29 6NU
3out of 4 872 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Gregory Avenue , Weoley Castle B29 5DY
3out of 4 1,029 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Paganel Primary School
Swinford Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG
2out of 4 1,139 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Jervoise School
Jervoise Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QU
3out of 4 1,200 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The University of Birmingham School
Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU
3out of 4 897 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL
3out of 4 2,003 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE
3out of 4 2,179 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Shenley Academy
Shenley Lane , B29 4HE
1out of 4 2,378 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harborne Academy
Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL
3out of 4 2,529 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fircroft College of Adult Education
1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH
- not rated 1,351 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ
- not rated 5,327 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bournville School
Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH
2out of 4 2,304 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cherry Oak School
60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB
4out of 4 851 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Trust School
Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ
3out of 4 1,483 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Birmingham
Chancellors Court , Edgbaston B15 2TT
- not rated 1,806 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Baskerville School
Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS
3out of 4 2,016 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Alexandra College
49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG
- not rated 2,261 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Smoffee Ltd323 Harborne Lane, Harborne718 yd
Munch Shack529 Harborne Park Road, Birmingham814 yd
McDonald's Selly OakSelly Oak Shopping Park, Aston Webb Boulevard820 yd
Crowley House31 Weoley Park Road, Birmingham872 yd
Weoley Hill Cricket Club20 Weoley Hill, Birmingham876 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Avenue Club and LodgeWeoley Avenue, Birmingham429 yd
Copper Fox Bar & GrillCopper Fox, 156 Quinton Road720 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Wok193 Weoley Avenue, Birmingham363 yd
Golden Castle313 Harborne Lane, Harborne710 yd
Jade House335 Harborne Lane, Harborne710 yd
Yummy Yummy313 Harborne Lane, Harborne710 yd
Balti 2000101 Grove Lane, Harborne893 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods LimitedUnit 1 Battery Retail Park, Chapel lane967 yd
Sainsbury's19 Selly Oak Shopping Park, Aston Webb Boulevard976 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Harborne Rugby Club (Westhill Playing Field)
WESTHILL CLOSE
grass pitches692 yd
University Of Birmingham School
WEOLEY PARK ROAD
978 yd
Weoley Hill Cricket Club
WEOLEY HILL
grass pitches1,025 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed184.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.