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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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £229,100 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-Detached64£243,500
Terraced65£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

B295RB

Jervoise Road

B296NS

Wellman Croft

B296RJ

Corisande Road

B323DZ

Blakemore Close

B294DF

Black Haynes Road

B294EP

Cornbrook Road

B295BW

Court Farm Way

B295HS

Beckbury Road

B295HU

Castle Road

B295LY

Dunstall Grove

B295RS

Napton Grove

B295BT

Shenley Fields Road

B295ER

Harvington Road

B295JB

Gaydon Grove

B295LT

Marston Road

B295SP

Penn Grove

B296NN

Goss Croft

B294DP

Green Meadow Road

B294JU

St Denis Road

B294PR

Holdgate Road

B294PT

Holdgate Road

B295DL

Shipley Grove

B295LA

Manor House Close

B295LD

Somerford Road

B295QL

Weoley Castle Road

B295TE

Bottetourt Road

B296QX

Weoley Park Road

B296QZ

Weoley Park Road

B312FG

Woodbrooke Grove

B294DS

Clover Road

B294LG

Corvedale Road

B295LH

Ilmington Road

B295NB

Marston Road

B296NY

Rachel Gardens

B296PH

Fladbury Crescent

B296QN

Strathdene Road

B296SP

Harborne Lane

B296TH

Weoley & Selly Oak

B296TP

Rebecca Drive

B323EA

Stonehouse Lane

B294AH

Fox Hill Close

B294LU

St Denis Road

B295AG

Shenley Fields Road

B295BN

Erica Close

B295NT

Stoneton Grove

B296QE

Widney Avenue

B296TG

Harborne Lane

B295DS

Fulbrook Grove

B295HF

Castle Road

B295JA

Alwold Road

B295RE

Hopstone Road

B296AJ

Hamilton Drive

B296SJ

Chapel Lane

B295AT

Bushwood Road

B295BU

Shenley Fields Road

B295DH

Oxley Grove

B295JL

Kemberton Road

B295SS

Burnel Road

B296NU

Lodge Hill Road

B312FS

Bristol Road South

B294JY

St Denis Road

B295BH

Longbow Road

B295NJ

Milcote Road

B295UA

Ludstone Road

B296DG

Springdale Gardens

B312FQ

Middlepark Drive

B294AY

Witherford Way

B294BG

Fox Hill

B294HZ

Black Haynes Road

B294QR

Cranesbill Road

B295AA

Weoley Avenue

B295DT

Gregory Avenue

B295EQ

Harvington Road

B295JP

Alwold Road

B296XE

Weoley & Selly Oak

B294AJ

Witherford Way

B294BS

Middle Park Road

B294EE

Green Meadow Road

B294EF

Green Meadow Road

B294LN

St Denis Road

B294NR

Hornbeam Close

B295AP

Bushwood Road

B295PU

Princethorpe Road

B296PQ

Gibbins Road

B294BP

Middle Park Road

B294PY

Abdon Avenue

B295SH

Swinford Road

B295TB

Bottetourt Road

B296RX

Durley Dean Road

B294PL

Ruthall Close

B295BJ

Gorse Close

B295QA

Princethorpe Road

B296SN

Harborne Lane

B294QT

Rickyard Close

B295NN

Marston Road

B295RD

Hopstone Road

B295XR

Brinklow Road

B294PA

Abdon Avenue

B294QP

Cranesbill Road

B295HW

Howes Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.