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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 121 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
121
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
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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £730,000.

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
Detached8£625,000
Terraced52£225,000
Semi-Detached59£240,000
Flats13£72,000

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

B294EW

Black Haynes Road

B295JB

Gaydon Grove

B295EE

Prestwood Road

B295AL

Shenley Fields Road

B296QN

Strathdene Road

B295HG

Castle Road

B294LB

Eymore Close

B294NQ

Swarthmore Road

B295NJ

Milcote Road

B295DD

Spernall Grove

B295DR

Gregory Avenue

B295BU

Shenley Fields Road

B294HT

Burdock Road

B296PG

Gibbins Road

B294QP

Cranesbill Road

B294PP

Tugford Road

B294PG

Abdon Avenue

B296QP

Gibbins Road

B296PP

Weoley Avenue

B295XG

Barnes Hill

B295BP

Shenley Fields Road

B295HH

Beckbury Road

B295TE

Bottetourt Road

B294PX

Abdon Avenue

B295EL

Harvington Road

B295NS

Quarry Road

B295SW

Burnel Road

B296ST

Reservoir Road

B296NW

Church View

B295DY

Gregory Avenue

B296SR

Bristol Road

B295ST

Monkton Road

B294PL

Ruthall Close

B295ND

Marston Road

B294HQ

Court Farm Way

B296SS

Harborne Lane

B294LE

Dowles Close

B294EL

Burdock Road

B295AT

Bushwood Road

B295RB

Jervoise Road

B295TB

Bottetourt Road

B295QD

Weoley Castle Road

B296QE

Widney Avenue

B296QW

Hamilton Drive

B294BS

Middle Park Road

B323EA

Stonehouse Lane

B295HW

Howes Rise

B295EN

Bradmore Grove

B295NH

Marston Road

B295AQ

Longbow Road

B312GH

Bristol Road South

B295NU

Quarry Road

B294HJ

Shenley Lane

B294EB

Meaburn Close

B295BS

Iris Close

B294BE

Middle Park Road

B295TY

Barnes Hill

B295DP

Austrey Grove

B295EB

Prestwood Road

B295RS

Napton Grove

B295HR

Beckbury Road

B294DE

Green Meadow Road

B295NN

Marston Road

B294RD

Guiting Road

B296RT

Corisande Road

B312FW

New House Farm Drive

B295NL

Milcote Road

B294DB

Tamarisk Close

B295BZ

Hawthorn Drive

B294NG

Swarthmore Road

B295AU

Bushwood Road

B295AP

Bushwood Road

B295NT

Stoneton Grove

B294LU

St Denis Road

B295EP

Harvington Road

B294PZ

Abdon Avenue

B295EG

Harvington Road

B295DH

Oxley Grove

B295LJ

Ilmington Road

B296QH

Saunton Way

B294RA

Guiting Road

B295QN

Weoley Castle Road

B312GP

New House Farm Drive

B312FS

Bristol Road South

B296SD

Falconhurst Road

B294NJ

Presthope Road

B295JG

Chatwell Grove

B294NW

Swarthmore Road

B294AP

Weoley Hill

B295PY

Weoley Castle Road

B295RD

Hopstone Road

B295HQ

Castle Road

B312FH

Belmont Crescent

B296QS

Strathdene Gardens

B295AA

Weoley Avenue

B296NJ

Gibbins Road

B294ES

Peach Ley Road

B296TE

Reservoir Road

B294EN

Weoley & Selly Oak

B295DN

Gregory Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.