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Stirchley North & Selly Park

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About

Stirchley North and Selly Park form a primarily residential district in southwest Birmingham, characterised by terraced housing and larger Victorian villas. The area is bordered by the Pershore Road, a major arterial route hosting a concentration of local businesses and eateries. Selly Park is notably home to the University of Birmingham's expansive sports facilities and playing fields, adding a distinct institutional presence amidst the neighbourhood streets.

The residential streets are quiet, with Stirchley North featuring more compact housing near its commercial spine. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal runs along the eastern edge, providing a linear green corridor for walking and cycling. This area serves as a practical residential zone for university staff and students, with good transport links into the city centre and to neighbouring suburbs like Bournville.

Area overview

On average Stirchley North & Selly Park has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year. There are 4 schools in Stirchley North & Selly Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stirchley North & Selly Park is home to around 7,829 people, with a population density of about 4,439.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stirchley North & Selly Park Population
7,829
Population density
4,439 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.49(+20%)
Vehicle crime
16.22(+149%)
Burglary
8.81(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-14%)
Other theft
5.62(-1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,273
54.59%
Pakistani
642
8.2%
Other White
478
6.11%
Indian
404
5.16%
African
239
3.05%
Total population: 7,827

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,876
43.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
18.36%
No qualifications
1,080
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
587
8.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
465
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,546

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
899
29.08%
Owns outright
848
27.43%
Owns with a mortgage
831
26.88%
Other social rented
287
9.28%
Social rents from council
119
3.85%
Total households: 3,092

Property prices in Stirchley North & Selly Park

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Stirchley North & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stirchley North & Selly Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£510,000£4,326
Flats6£307,500£3,986
Semi-Detached30£292,250£3,360
Terraced31£242,500£2,763

10 years median price trend in Stirchley North & Selly Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stirchley North & Selly Park.

All postcodes in Stirchley North & Selly Park

B297NG

Pershore Road

B296WX

Arkell Way

B297SP

Gristhorpe Road

B296WT

Arkell Way

B302AU

Willow Road

B296JB

Raddlebarn Road

B297SF

Bourne Way Gardens

B296WL

Macniece Close

B297SL

Gristhorpe Road

B297LH

Selly Park Road

B302BF

Ten Acre Mews

B296WQ

Macniece Close

B302YP

Ribblesdale Road

B297QU

Warwards Lane

B297SB

Umberslade Road

B296TY

Centurion Way

B302AT

Willow Road

B297QJ

Fashoda Road

B296UX

Varley Close

B297RH

Glenfield Grove

B297HW

Oakfield Road

B297SD

Umberslade Road

B297EG

Oakfield Road

B297LW

Kensington Road

B297LZ

Holly Place

B297PZ

Manilla Road

B297JG

Selly Close

B297LR

Pershore Road

B302AS

Willow Road

B302LX

Sparrey Drive

B297QQ

Cecil Road

B297JE

Selly Wick Road

B297RB

Warwards Lane

B296FT

Tower View

B296WS

Macniece Close

B297SX

Rissington Avenue

B296HZ

Oak Tree Lane

B297RD

Warwards Lane

B297RR

St Stephens Road

B296FR

Meadows Drive

B297ED

Oakfield Road

B297JQ

Selly Wick Drive

B296UD

Ward Place

B297RJ

Tealby Grove

B297RE

Warwards Lane

B302LZ

Lea Yield Close

B297QS

Woodside Road

B297RA

Warwards Lane

B297PQ

Selly Park Road

B297RW

Lantern Close

B296UW

Raddlebarn Farm Drive

B302YX

Umberslade Road

B296UQ

Heroes Drive

B302YJ

Pershore Road

B297PS

Pershore Road

B296HA

Raddlebarn Road

B297PY

Manilla Road

B297RG

Milner Road

B297QH

Hobson Road

B296TZ

Boundary View

B302YN

Pershore Road

B302XR

Dogpool Lane

B296WN

Macniece Close

B297LT

Holly Avenue

B297TD

Gristhorpe Road

B297DZ

Bournbrook & Selly Park

B297RN

Westminster Road

B297JW

The Stables

B297JA

Selly Wick Road

B297RS

Westminster Road

B296WR

Macniece Close

B297ND

Wallace Road

B297SW

Gristhorpe Road

B297SR

Cherington Road

B297SA

St Stephens Road

B302YG

Pershore Road

B297PX

Pershore Road

B302DG

Laburnum Road

B297QD

Kitchener Road

B297SG

Umberslade Road

B297PE

Selly Avenue

B302YQ

Acorn Gardens

B297QA

Hobson Road

B297PT

Worcester Rise

B297QL

The Nursery

B296FS

Meadows Drive

B302YE

Bewdley Road

B296WY

Raddlebarn Road

B296JA

Oak Tree Lane

B296UJ

Raddlebarn Place

B296UA

Macniece Close

B297RQ

Milner Road

B297RP

St Stephens Road

B297QN

Greenland Gardens

B297HY

Selly Park Road

B297JB

Selly Wick Road

B297QX

Warwards Lane

B297PP

Greenland Road

B302BB

Holly Grove

B297LU

Southbourne Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.