Herons Way, Selly Oak, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B29 6TR.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Herons Way, Selly Oak, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Feb 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £167,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% terraced, 43% flat. Recorded sale prices on Herons Way range from £117,500 to £188,000. 64% of homes sold here were freehold and 36% leasehold.
House prices on Herons Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Herons Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B29 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 64% freehold and 36% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £167,500 | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Flat | 3 | £124,500 | 9 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Herons Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47, Herons Way B29 6TR | 9 Feb 2022 | £133,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Herons Way B29 6TR | 24 Sep 2021 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Herons Way B29 6TR | 22 Nov 2019 | £188,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Herons Way B29 6TR | 2 Aug 2018 | £176,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Herons Way B29 6TR | 18 Apr 2018 | £161,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Herons Way B29 6TR | 20 Nov 2017 | £94,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 49, Herons Way B29 6TR | 7 Aug 2017 | £123,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Herons Way B29 6TR | 7 Mar 2017 | £141,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Herons Way B29 6TR | 16 Dec 2016 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Herons Way B29 6TR | 26 Jul 2016 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Herons Way B29 6TR | 18 Mar 2016 | £117,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 37, Herons Way | £175,000 (Jul 2016) → £330,000 (Sep 2021) | +89% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Herons Way
Crime
529 crimes were reported within about a mile of Herons Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 193 |
| Shoplifting | 94 |
| Vehicle crime | 42 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Burglary | 36 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 30 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Herons Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 413 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cherry Oak School 112 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The University of Birmingham School 1,188 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Peters CofE Primary School 430 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 53 pupils | Nursery | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Tiverton Academy 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 418 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Selly Oak station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- University station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Bournville station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Langford Grove (adj, Quinton Road) 3 min walk
- Langford Grove (opp, Quinton Road) 3 min walk
- Poole Crescent (adj, Quinton Road) 4 min walk
- Leasow Drive (opp, Harborne Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Weoley Park Surgery
112 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Selly Oak Health Centre
15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Bournbrook Varsity Medical Centre
1A Alton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.9 mi - University Medical Practice
5 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Foodhall Selly Oak · 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Selly Oak Food Warehouse · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Selly Oak · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Birmingham QE Hospital Food To Go · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Maverick Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Medipharma Chemist · 0.7 mi
- Oaks Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Oakville Dental Health Centre · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 610 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 75.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,532 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Herons Way
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Who lives around Herons Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 18% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 13.5% | 11% |
| Other ethnic group | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.8% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 41.2% | 34% |
| No religion | 31.7% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 29.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 35.6% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.5% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 23.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.7% | 10.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 4.5% | 12.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.3% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 40.3% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 13.4% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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