What's the average income in Selly Oak?

Average resident income is about £35,300 per year.

How much social housing is near Selly Oak?

About 15.6% across the Selly Oak area.

What home types are most common in Selly Oak?

Housing mix: terraced 60.0%, semi-detached 18.2%.

What are prices by property type in Selly Oak?

Latest medians: Detached £770,000, Semi-detached £333,700, Terraced £370,000, Flats £192,500.

How deprived is Selly Oak?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15813 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Selly Oak?

Based on 28 recent sales, the median price is £307,500.

How safe is Selly Oak?

Crime level in Selly Oak is high with about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Selly Oak?

There are 3,502 households in Selly Oak

What's the Selly Oak population and density?

Selly Oak population is 15,988 with density 11272.7 per km².

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Q: What schools in Selly Oak and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Selly Oak: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Selly Oak

About

Selly Oak is a suburban area located southwest of Birmingham city center. It is known for its proximity to the University of Birmingham, making it a popular choice for students. The area features a mix of residential streets, local shops, and eateries, with the Selly Oak Shopping Park offering retail options. Public transport links, including trains and buses, provide easy access to the city center and surrounding areas.

The neighborhood has a mix of older Victorian houses and modern developments, catering to both families and student renters. Selly Oak Park provides green space for recreation, while the nearby Birmingham Canal offers walking routes. The area has undergone redevelopment in recent years, with new housing and infrastructure projects. Selly Oak Hospital, now largely closed, has been replaced by residential and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Selly Oak has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Selly Oak: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

15.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Selly Oak Population

15,988

Population density

11,272.7 per km²

Demographics

British

9,638

60.28%

Chinese

956

5.98%

Indian

912

5.7%

Other White

821

5.14%

African

757

4.73%

Total population: 15,988

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,383

68.05%

Owns outright

285

8.14%

Other social rented

262

7.48%

Owns with a mortgage

246

7.02%

Social rents from council

198

5.65%

Total households: 3,502

Property prices in Selly Oak

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £770,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£770,000	£770,000	£770,000	£770,000	£770,000
Flats	6	£192,500	£111,125	£188,500	£198,750	£200,000
Semi-Detached	7	£333,700	£234,250	£291,250	£360,000	£460,600
Terraced	14	£370,000	£185,500	£257,875	£389,563	£423,500

10 years price trend in Selly Oak

All postcodes in Selly Oak

B296UP

Raddlebarn Road

B297BJ

Bournbrook Road

B296AQ

Dale Road

B296DS

Hubert Croft

B296GB

Bristol Road

B296UZ

Cottrell Way

B297AH

Dawlish Road

B296ES

Hubert Road

B296HQ

Raddlebarn Road

B296LR

Elliott Road

B296NF

Bristol Road

B296TQ

Harborne Lane

B297QR

Warwards Lane

B296DX

Hubert Road

B296JH

Selly Oak

B296NS

Pegasus Walk

B297AS

Dawlish Road

B297BP

Croydon Road

B297DU

Alton Road

B296BU

Hubert Road

B296EX

Exeter Road

B296FW

Bristol Road

B297BN

Luton Road

B296BQ

Bristol Road

B296ET

Hubert Road

B296NY

Rachel Gardens

B296NZ

Bristol Road

B296PH

Fladbury Crescent

B296SP

Harborne Lane

B296TH

Selly Oak

B296TP

Harborne Lane

B297AQ

Kenneggy Mews

B296SJ

Bristol Road

B296EL

Heeley Road

B296UB

Birkdale Avenue

B297AA

Dawlish Road

B297DP

Harrow Road

B152GG

New Fosse Way

B296JG

Katie Road

B296JL

Winnie Road

B296UF

Matrons Walk

B296XE

Selly Oak

B296DU

Hubert Croft

B296FX

Bristol Road

B296GE

Elliott Road

B296GJ

Selly Oak

B296PQ

Gibbins Road

B297AF

Dawlish Road

B297AU

Dawlish Road

B295BX

Elliott Road

B296BL

Grange Road

B296EB

Selly Oak

B296FQ

Dale Road

B296GW

Elliott Road

B296HE

Raddlebarn Road

B296TJ

Elliott Road

B296SN

Chapel Lane

B297AG

Selly Oak

B297AR

Dawlish Road

B296AF

Bristol Road

B296AP

Grange Road

B296EZ

Exeter Road

B296GF

Sturge Close

B296GH

Sturge Close

B297AN

Selly Oak

B296NT

Pegasus Walk

B296FY

Bristol Road

B296JR

Gleave Road

B297AT

Dawlish Road

B296BD

Alton Road

B296BY

Tiverton Road

B296GD

Bristol Road

B296LA

Elliott Road

B297AP

Selly Oak

B297BT

Bournbrook Road

B297DN

Harrow Road

B297DX

Alton Road

B296EE

Hubert Road

B296FL

Bristol Road

B297DW

Croydon Road

B299DZ

Elliott Road

B296BP

Tiverton Road

B296JZ

Lottie Road

B297DD

Bournbrook Road

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