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About

Bournbrook & Selly Park is a residential ward situated to the south of Birmingham's city centre, bordering the University of Birmingham's main campus. The area is largely defined by student accommodation and Victorian terraced housing, with a mix of local shops and cafes along the Bristol Road. Its proximity to the university creates a consistent academic population, shaping much of the local commerce and community rhythm throughout the year.

The ward contains Selly Park itself, a quiet neighbourhood of larger detached and semi-detached homes. A notable local feature is the Selly Oak Park, which includes a historic walled garden. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal runs through the northern edge, providing a green corridor for walking and cycling. The area functions as a practical residential zone for both students and established families, with good transport links into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Bournbrook & Selly Park has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bournbrook & Selly Park is £56,605 per year. There are 4 schools in Bournbrook & Selly Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bournbrook & Selly Park is home to around 22,374 people, with a population density of about 8,581.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bournbrook & Selly Park Population
22,374
Population density
8,581.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.22(+12%)
Shoplifting
33.57(+286%)
Vehicle crime
13.05(+100%)
Burglary
10.86(+167%)
Other theft
8.36(+47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,206
59.02%
Other White
1,262
5.64%
Indian
1,237
5.53%
Pakistani
1,018
4.55%
Chinese
1,001
4.47%
Total population: 22,377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
11,031
53.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
5,548
26.95%
No qualifications
1,763
8.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
953
4.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
3.24%
Total 16+ residents: 20,589

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,077
51.88%
Owns outright
1,126
18.98%
Owns with a mortgage
916
15.44%
Other social rented
346
5.83%
Social rents from council
279
4.7%
Total households: 5,931

Property prices in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £366K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£650,000£403
Semi-Detached32£292,250£295
Terraced46£261,750£270
Flats4£174,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£151,500£202,750£158,500
2017£635,000£147,250£217,500£178,000
2018£815,000£150,000£243,750£185,000
2019£648,500£132,500£228,000£220,000
2020£553,500£146,000£238,000£193,750
2021£772,500£162,500£246,500£223,000
2022£458,000£170,000£280,000£257,000
2023£620,000£148,500£272,000£230,000
2024£615,000£175,000£285,000£246,190
2025£650,000£162,000£290,000£255,750
2026£730,000£212,500£292,000£334,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£198£228£181
2017£313£211£241£212
2018£301£202£256£201
2019£316£219£230£232
2020£362£198£258£223
2021£386£213£268£260
2022£376£222£319£282
2023£351£213£313£263
2024£298£240£318£264
2025£392£232£287£284
2026£522£291£315£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournbrook & Selly Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bournbrook & Selly Park ward.

Local councillors

Corinne Fowler

Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jane Louisa Baston

Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Bournbrook & Selly Park

Is Bournbrook & Selly Park safe?

Bournbrook & Selly Park records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bournbrook & Selly Park?

The median sale price in Bournbrook & Selly Park is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bournbrook & Selly Park?

Bournbrook & Selly Park has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bournbrook & Selly Park?

Bournbrook & Selly Park scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bournbrook & Selly Park sits around rank 14,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bournbrook & Selly Park?

The average household income in Bournbrook & Selly Park is around £56,605 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bournbrook & Selly Park?

Bournbrook & Selly Park is represented by 2 elected councillors: Corinne Fowler (Green Party) and Jane Louisa Baston (Green Party).

All postcodesin Bournbrook & Selly Park

B296AP

Grange Road

B297SE

Birkdale Grove

B297BY

Bournbrook Road

B297DN

Harrow Road

B297JH

Selly Wick Drive

B297RH

Glenfield Grove

B302YN

Pershore Road

B297LZ

Holly Place

B296BQ

Bristol Road

B297LW

Kensington Road

B297BU

Bournbrook Road

B297NR

Pershore Road

B297NU

Pebworth Close

B296BY

Tiverton Road

B297AJ

Lime Avenue

B296FX

Bristol Road

B297DU

Alton Road

B297NY

Pershore Road

B302XN

Dogpool Lane

B297QR

Warwards Lane

B296AQ

Dale Road

B297BS

Croydon Road

B297SN

Gristhorpe Road

B297BA

Teignmouth Road

B297SL

Gristhorpe Road

B297RR

St Stephens Road

B297NL

Lawton Avenue

B296EW

Fairgreen Way

B296EH

Hubert Road

B297JP

Eastern Road

B297DX

Alton Road

B297BD

Pershore Road

B302YH

Pershore Road

B302LX

Sparrey Drive

B296EU

Exeter Road

B297DA

Raddlebarn Road

B297PU

Pershore Road

B296EF

Rose Cottages

B296EA

Dartmouth Road

B302YE

Bewdley Road

B297DW

Harrow Road

B302XH

Dogpool Lane

B302YW

Acorn Gardens

B297AG

Blossom Avenue

B296EE

Hubert Road

B296EG

Hubert Road

B297QJ

Fashoda Road

B297ED

Oakfield Road

B296AH

George Road

B297SR

Cherington Road

B302BF

Ten Acre Mews

B296UN

Raddlebarn Farm Drive

B296DA

Tiverton Road

B297QN

Greenland Gardens

B302XR

Dogpool Lane

B297HA

Pershore Road

B302YJ

Pershore Road

B296ED

Newton Grove

B297AQ

Keneggy Mews

B296AF

Bristol Road

B296EQ

Holly Grove

B297SD

Umberslade Road

B297LS

Pershore Road

B297NJ

Pershore Road

B297EP

Sir Johns Road

B297SA

St Stephens Road

B297QL

The Nursery

B297BQ

Arley Road

B297RB

Warwards Lane

B297QU

Warwards Lane

B297DP

Harrow Road

B296BE

Bristol Road

B296BJ

Bristol Road

B297AZ

Teignmouth Road

B297AB

Kenton Walk

B297ES

Riverside Drive

B297LF

Elmdon Road

B297AN

Hope Place

B296BD

Bristol Road

B297LH

Selly Park Road

B297DH

St Edwards Road

B297EN

Pershore Road

B152GR

New Fosse Way

B297RD

Warwards Lane

B297RP

St Stephens Road

B297RZ

Umberslade Road

B297HG

Pershore Road

B297AX

Teignmouth Road

B297NN

Fernley Avenue

B297BX

Bournbrook Road

B297PH

Selly Park Road

B297SS

Cherington Road

B297EJ

Oakfield Road

B297DZ

Bournbrook & Selly Park

B296FY

Bristol Road

B297SU

Windrush Grove

B297QX

Warwards Lane

B296ET

Hubert Road

B297QS

Woodside Road

B297ER

Sir Johns Road