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About

Weoley & Selly Oak is a residential and academic ward in southwest Birmingham. The area is anchored by the University of Birmingham's main campus, which influences the local economy and character. Housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, and modern apartment blocks, catering to students, families, and professionals. The ward contains several local shopping parades along Bristol Road and in the Weoley Castle suburb, providing everyday amenities.

The landscape includes green spaces like the Selly Oak Park and the larger Selly Oak Park. A notable local feature is the preserved Weoley Castle ruins, the remnants of a medieval moated manor house, situated in a public park. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal runs through the northern part of the ward, offering a walking route. Transport links are provided by the A38 Bristol Road and Selly Oak railway station.

Area overview

On average Weoley & Selly Oak has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weoley & Selly Oak is £49,843 per year. There are 10 schools in Weoley & Selly Oak: 9 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Weoley & Selly Oak is home to around 23,509 people, with a population density of about 4,399.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weoley & Selly Oak Population
23,509
Population density
4,399.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.23(+50%)
Shoplifting
16.63(+91%)
Vehicle crime
12.63(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.95(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,017
59.62%
Other White
1,229
5.23%
African
1,119
4.76%
Indian
959
4.08%
Other Asian
835
3.55%
Total population: 23,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,454
35.11%
No qualifications
3,987
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
2,867
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,104
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,707
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 18,383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,478
25.67%
Owns with a mortgage
2,065
21.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,814
18.79%
Social rents from council
1,732
17.94%
Other social rented
1,250
12.95%
Total households: 9,652

Property prices in Weoley & Selly Oak

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £300K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£625,000£357
Semi-Detached54£241,000£288
Terraced56£231,000£275
Flats17£90,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weoley & Selly Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,325£165,000£155,000£132,500
2017£350,000£124,000£180,000£149,000
2018£482,475£130,000£199,000£163,000
2019£439,950£169,950£199,500£160,000
2020£448,750£127,500£197,500£162,250
2021£487,500£188,450£208,500£175,000
2022£507,500£162,475£245,000£203,500
2023£490,000£156,000£250,000£204,500
2024£535,000£125,700£266,250£217,500
2025£585,600£161,250£247,000£220,500
2026£675,000£145,000£244,500£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£252£183£170
2017£274£207£214£184
2018£301£194£230£199
2019£295£242£240£203
2020£291£241£232£214
2021£313£237£244£220
2022£381£222£278£254
2023£352£224£288£252
2024£381£224£307£264
2025£364£197£293£265
2026£386£194£280£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weoley & Selly Oak 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 Weoley & Selly Oak ward.

Local councillors

Cherie Louise Waddingham

Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Glyn Marston

Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Weoley & Selly Oak

Is Weoley & Selly Oak safe?

Weoley & Selly Oak records about 121 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 Weoley & Selly Oak?

The median sale price in Weoley & Selly Oak is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Weoley & Selly Oak?

Weoley & Selly Oak has 9 primary schools (8 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Weoley & Selly Oak?

Weoley & Selly Oak scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Weoley & Selly Oak sits around rank 9,615 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 Weoley & Selly Oak?

The average household income in Weoley & Selly Oak is around £49,843 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Weoley & Selly Oak?

Weoley & Selly Oak is represented by 2 elected councillors: Cherie Louise Waddingham (Reform UK) and Glyn Marston (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Weoley & Selly Oak

B295XP

Brinklow Road

B295DS

Fulbrook Grove

B295SX

Swinford Road

B295QB

Princethorpe Road

B296NS

Wellman Croft

B295QA

Princethorpe Road

B295BQ

Shenley Fields Road

B294DT

Cowslip Close

B295LU

Shilton Grove

B294DY

Hawkestone Road

B296WE

Weoley & Selly Oak

B295SD

Swinford Road

B295QY

Jervoise Road

B295RJ

Alwold Road

B295SA

Stonehouse Hill

B296XE

Weoley & Selly Oak

B295SG

Bottetourt Road

B296RL

Corisande Road

B295HS

Beckbury Road

B294EG

Cyprus Close

B295HD

Weoley Park Road

B294EJ

Green Meadow Road

B294LR

St Denis Road

B295XZ

Kinnerton Crescent

B296SU

Reservoir Road

B295UA

Ludstone Road

B295NP

Somerford Road

B295SJ

Swinford Road

B294PQ

Abdon Avenue

B294PJ

Silvington Close

B296TF

Reservoir Road

B294NE

Middle Park Road

B295DB

Gregory Avenue

B295AX

Bushwood Road

B294BW

Black Haynes Road

B294DZ

Hawkestone Road

B296SW

Bristol Road

B294PY

Abdon Avenue

B296RH

Corisande Road

B295SH

Swinford Road

B296QY

Weoley Park Road

B294DS

Clover Road

B295AJ

Huddleston Way

B294BT

Middle Park Close

B295DG

Gregory Avenue

B296RN

Wyvern Grove

B295QH

Weoley Castle Road

B296RU

Lepid Grove

B295QP

Hatherton Grove

B294BN

Weoley Hill

B296PW

Gibbins Road

B296LL

Weoley Park Road

B295HY

Castle Road

B295UF

Ludstone Road

B296QZ

Weoley Park Road

B295AY

Bushwood Road

B294AG

Fox Hill

B295BW

Court Farm Way

B294QT

Rickyard Close

B294JS

Swarthmore Road

B295JF

Willow Mews

B295LS

Marston Road

B296NU

Lodge Hill Road

B294AH

Fox Hill Close

B295TN

Alwold Road

B295EQ

Harvington Road

B296QJ

Christopher Road

B295LY

Dunstall Grove

B296PY

Woolacombe Lodge Road

B296NX

Frederick Road

B295HE

Castle Road

B295DT

Gregory Avenue

B294EQ

Burdock Road

B294DH

Hazel Drive

B296NG

Lodge Hill Road

B295NZ

Quarry Road

B312FJ

Griffin Close

B295BH

Longbow Road

B295JL

Kemberton Road

B295EJ

Whiston Grove

B296DG

Springdale Gardens

B295HZ

Castle Road

B312AG

Manor Drive

B294HR

Burdock Road

B296QG

Bideford Drive

B295RP

Alwold Road

B295HU

Castle Road

B296LX

Bristol Road

B294DP

Green Meadow Road

B312FP

Woodbrooke Grove

B294JX

Ramsden Close

B295XB

Dormston Drive

B294DR

Green Meadow Road

B295SP

Penn Grove

B294LP

St Denis Road

B296LT

Witherford Way

B294HN

Burdock Road

B294NZ

Abdon Avenue

B294HA

Shenley Lane

B294EW

Black Haynes Road