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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

B295NX

Quarry Road

B295SR

Burnel Road

B295TN

Alwold Road

B296RE

Greenhill Drive

B312GJ

New House Farm Drive

B294AT

Fox Hill

B294DN

Magnolia Close

B294PH

Abdon Avenue

B295AR

Bushwood Road

B295DU

Gregory Avenue

B295EB

Prestwood Road

B295LF

Quarry Road

B295TA

Radley Grove

B312FX

New House Farm Drive

B294AS

Witherford Way

B294DG

Hemyock Road

B294PJ

Silvington Close

B295JN

Kemberton Road

B295NR

Quarry Road

B295RY

Somery Road

B295TF

Bottetourt Road

B296TS

Water Mill Close

B294BX

Bryony Road

B294HX

Burdock Road

B294PG

Abdon Avenue

B294RA

Guiting Road

B295AH

Tillyard Croft

B295JS

Alwold Road

B296NJ

Gibbins Road

B296PY

Woolacombe Lodge Road

B296RT

Corisande Road

B294DH

Hazel Drive

B294ES

Peach Ley Road

B294LY

St Denis Road

B294PX

Abdon Avenue

B295JE

Alwold Road

B295LG

Somerford Road

B295LP

Somerford Road

B296QW

Hamilton Drive

B296RU

Lepid Grove

B312AD

Bristol Road South

B312FH

Belmont Crescent

B294DD

Green Meadow Road

B294HR

Burdock Road

B295XB

Dormston Drive

B296TB

Reservoir Road

B323AJ

Stonehouse Hill

B294AN

Witherford Way

B294EL

Burdock Road

B295HG

Castle Road

B295JF

Willow Mews

B295JW

Kemberton Road

B295ST

Monkton Road

B296NP

Wellman Croft

B294BH

Middle Park Road

B294HS

Green Meadow Road

B294LT

Long Leasow

B294PZ

Abdon Avenue

B295JG

Chatwell Grove

B295NQ

Marston Road

B295SU

Monkton Road

B296NX

Frederick Road

B323XL

Stableford Close

B294AX

Witherford Way

B294BU

Bryony Road

B294LW

St Denis Road

B295UW

Barnes Hill

B295XD

Dormston Drive

B296NQ

Lodge Hill Road

B312GH

Bristol Road South

B295AL

Shenley Fields Road

B295HL

Brockton Road

B295PA

Quarry Road

B295PB

Quarry Road

B295AJ

Huddleston Way

Data Sources

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