Penn Grove, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B29 5SP.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Penn Grove, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 21 Sep 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £178,000.
House prices on Penn Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Penn Grove has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B29 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £178,000 | 21 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Penn Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Penn Grove B29 5SP | 21 Sep 2022 | £188,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Penn Grove B29 5SP | 3 Aug 2022 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Penn Grove
Crime
376 crimes were reported within about a mile of Penn Grove in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 164 |
| Vehicle crime | 42 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Burglary | 25 |
| Other theft | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Penn Grove is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Rea Flood alert area
- Bourn Brook at Selly Oak Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Penn Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paganel Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Jervoise School 198 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 161 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School 233 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Water Mill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School 86 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Princethorpe Infant School 154 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Princethorpe Junior School 231 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 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 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- University station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Bournville station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Alwold Road (before, Kemberton Road) 2 min walk
- Kemberton Road (adj, Alwold Road) 3 min walk
- Kemberton Road Middle (NE-bound, Kemberton Road) 4 min walk
- Kemberton Road Middle (SW-Bound, Kemberton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Millennium Medical Centre
121 Weoley Castle Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Weoley Park Surgery
112 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Lordswood House Group Medical Practice
54 Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham · 1.0 mi - Selly Oak Health Centre
15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Weoley Castle Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Barnes Hill Superstore · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Foodhall Selly Oak · 0.9 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Selly Oak Food Warehouse · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Kings Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Castle Chemist · 0.6 mi
- Dean Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Rooprai-rooprai & Associates · 0.7 mi
- Imperial Dental Group - Weoley Castle · 0.8 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 3 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 594 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,499 |
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.
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Who lives around Penn Grove
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.2% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 12.5% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 6.7% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.6% | 34% |
| No religion | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 29.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 29.3% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.6% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.8% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.4% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.9% | 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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