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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

B323XL

Stableford Close

B323AQ

Harts Green Close

B296PZ

Woolacombe Lodge Road

B296PT

Weoley Avenue

B294RG

Black Haynes Road

B312FG

Woodbrooke Grove

B323AJ

Stonehouse Hill

B296RS

Corisande Road

B294BL

Weoley Hill

B294AE

Weoley Hill

B296TP

Rebecca Drive

B294EE

Green Meadow Road

B294LQ

Corvedale Road

B296PR

Weoley Avenue

B295EH

Copston Grove

B294HU

Almond Close

B295HT

Beckbury Road

B295NX

Quarry Road

B294AN

Witherford Way

B294BQ

Fox Hill

B295UT

Stonebrook Way

B295XA

Stonebrook Way

B295SL

Elford Road

B295DU

Gregory Avenue

B296NR

Wellman Croft

B294BU

Bryony Road

B296TS

Water Mill Close

B294QY

Black Haynes Road

B294DD

Green Meadow Road

B296SP

Harborne Lane

B296QQ

Westhill Close

B295PU

Princethorpe Road

B294HL

Almond Close

B296PS

Weoley Avenue

B296NH

Gibbins Road

B296SX

Reservoir Road

B295HX

Castle Road

B296SQ

Selly Oak Shopping Park

B296NL

Lodge Hill Road

B294LG

Corvedale Road

B295LB

Somerford Road

B294NL

Presthope Road

B295JA

Alwold Road

B295XE

Salwarpe Grove

B295HL

Brockton Road

B295QW

Weoley Castle Road

B294DN

Magnolia Close

B295HN

Barcheston Road

B294LW

St Denis Road

B295TU

Barnes Hill

B295DL

Shipley Grove

B296RX

Durley Dean Road

B295JR

Alwold Road

B294EH

Longbow Road

B294LA

Corvedale Road

B295PA

Quarry Road

B296RJ

Corisande Road

B296SZ

Bristol Road

B296TG

Harborne Lane

B294BG

Fox Hill

B295DW

Gregory Avenue

B295PT

Weoley Castle Road

B295JN

Kemberton Road

B295BN

Erica Close

B294LN

St Denis Road

B294DA

Mimosa Close

B295UG

Keresley Grove

B296PN

Gibbins Road

B312FL

Middlepark Drive

B295TD

Bottetourt Road

B296SN

Harborne Lane

B295LT

Marston Road

B295BA

Castle Road

B295DX

Ruckley Road

B296QA

Woolacombe Lodge Road

B295ED

Belvide Grove

B296QD

Strathdene Road

B296TB

Reservoir Road

B323DU

Stonehouse Lane

B294AT

Fox Hill

B295BL

Longbow Road

B294HS

Green Meadow Road

B294NR

Hornbeam Close

B296QL

Strathdene Road

B296RY

Durley Dean Road

B296NT

Pegasus Walk

B294AU

Fox Hill

B294NP

Tredington Close

B295JE

Alwold Road

B295ER

Harvington Road

B294LX

Holly Brow

B296TD

Nately Grove

B294LY

St Denis Road

B294AY

Witherford Way

B295BJ

Gorse Close

B296SF

Fladbury Crescent

B295SN

Burnel Road

B294EF

Green Meadow Road

B296QB

Strathdene Road

B296QR

Gibbins Road

Data Sources

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