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Weoley & Selly Oak

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.5% 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 £49,864 per year. There are 13 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
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.5%
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
60.7(+59%)
Shoplifting
17.65(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(+27%)
Vehicle crime
12.63(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+61%)
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

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £932,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weoley & Selly Oak in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£600,000
Flats20£161,250
Semi-Detached66£248,250
Terraced66£215,000

10 years median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

All postcodes in Weoley & Selly Oak

B295SG

Bottetourt Road

B296LL

Weoley Park Road

B296QB

Strathdene Road

B296QJ

Christopher Road

B295AQ

Longbow Road

B294JS

Swarthmore Road

B295NG

Marston Road

B296PT

Weoley Avenue

B296NT

Pegasus Walk

B295XY

Flyford Croft

B312GP

New House Farm Drive

B295QX

Willoughby Grove

B295NZ

Quarry Road

B294AD

Weoley Hill

B294JR

Swarthmore Road

B294LS

Chedworth Close

B295HE

Castle Road

B295NA

Somerford Road

B296PJ

Fladbury Crescent

B294LX

Holly Brow

B294NE

Middle Park Road

B295DN

Gregory Avenue

B295NY

Quarry Road

B295TU

Barnes Hill

B296SD

Falconhurst Road

B323DU

Stonehouse Lane

B294BF

Burdock Road

B294JT

Swarthmore Road

B294PS

Abdon Avenue

B295NH

Marston Road

B295SN

Burnel Road

B296QQ

Westhill Close

B294BE

Middle Park Road

B294BL

Weoley Hill

B294NS

Abdon Avenue

B294PQ

Abdon Avenue

B295BS

Iris Close

B295HA

Weoley Park Road

B295LS

Marston Road

B296SW

Bristol Road

B294AP

Weoley Hill

B294HH

Shenley Lane

B294HJ

Shenley Lane

B294HW

Shenley Lane

B294NP

Tredington Close

B295HY

Castle Road

B295QW

Weoley Castle Road

B295RR

Alwold Road

B296PL

Fladbury Crescent

B295BA

Castle Road

B295DD

Spernall Grove

B295UG

Keresley Grove

B296PG

Gibbins Road

B312GN

New House Farm Drive

B294AL

Witherford Close

B294AR

Weoley Hill

B294DR

Green Meadow Road

B294EJ

Green Meadow Road

B294EW

Black Haynes Road

B295LE

Quarry Road

B295PL

Shenley Lane

B295XA

Stonebrook Way

B296ST

Reservoir Road

B294ED

Green Meadow Road

B295HT

Beckbury Road

B295RP

Alwold Road

B295XP

Brinklow Road

B294BT

Middle Park Close

B294DT

Cowslip Close

B295NL

Milcote Road

B295QU

Jervoise Road

B295SJ

Swinford Road

B294DX

Naunton Close

B294LR

St Denis Road

B295ND

Marston Road

B295NE

Burnhill Grove

B295QP

Hatherton Grove

B295RT

Alwold Road

B296RB

Weoley Park Road

B296RR

Corisande Road

B312FJ

Griffin Close

B294HB

Inglemere Grove

B296LX

Bristol Road

B296NL

Lodge Hill Road

B294AW

Witherford Way

B294LQ

Corvedale Road

B294NH

Swarthmore Road

B294NT

Abdon Avenue

B295HD

Weoley Park Road

B295LJ

Ilmington Road

B296LT

Witherford Way

B296QD

Strathdene Road

B296SQ

Selly Oak Shopping Park

B294EH

Longbow Road

B294HQ

Court Farm Way

B294QY

Black Haynes Road

B295BL

Longbow Road

B295JD

Coven Grove

B295QH

Weoley Castle Road

B296PA

Frederick Road

Data Sources

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