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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

B295PN

Shenley Lane

B295RU

Alwold Road

B296NY

Rachel Gardens

B294RB

Radford Road

B294QN

Black Haynes Road

B294BH

Middle Park Road

B295TW

Alwold Road

B295BT

Shenley Fields Road

B295RX

Alwold Road

B295NE

Burnhill Grove

B294JT

Swarthmore Road

B294PS

Abdon Avenue

B312FR

Bristol Road South

B294BY

Bryony Road

B296PJ

Fladbury Crescent

B294PN

Tugford Road

B312FX

New House Farm Drive

B294LS

Chedworth Close

B294QZ

Black Haynes Road

B296SJ

Chapel Lane

B295JQ

Park Mews

B294EA

Meaburn Close

B296RB

Weoley Park Road

B312FT

Bristol Road South

B294NU

Abdon Avenue

B294ER

Peach Ley Road

B294RE

Black Haynes Road

B294DU

Clover Road

B295PB

Quarry Road

B294BX

Bryony Road

B295QU

Jervoise Road

B296SB

Falconhurst Road

B312AD

Bristol Road South

B294DF

Black Haynes Road

B295NR

Quarry Road

B294NS

Abdon Avenue

B294AS

Witherford Way

B294DG

Hemyock Road

B294PT

Holdgate Road

B312GJ

New House Farm Drive

B294ET

Summerfield Drive

B294NH

Swarthmore Road

B296NE

Bristol Road

B294QS

Cranesbill Road

B296RZ

Durley Dean Road

B296ND

Bristol Road

B295ES

Harvington Road

B295QS

Jervoise Road

B294HH

Shenley Lane

B312GL

New House Farm Drive

B295SY

Pennant Grove

B323DZ

Blakemore Close

B295LH

Ilmington Road

B296TQ

Harborne Lane

B295SU

Monkton Road

B295BB

Shenley Fields Road

B295RR

Alwold Road

B295TA

Radley Grove

B295HP

Pailton Grove

B295LD

Somerford Road

B295LF

Quarry Road

B295RT

Alwold Road

B294PW

Tugford Road

B294ED

Green Meadow Road

B294QX

Trefoil Close

B294LH

Lovell Close

B295LA

Manor House Close

B294BJ

Middle Park Road

B296SA

Durley Dean Road

B295HA

Weoley Park Road

B296PA

Frederick Road

B295AR

Bushwood Road

B294HZ

Black Haynes Road

B295LX

Somerford Road

B294QR

Cranesbill Road

Data Sources

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