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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 average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.7% 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 £49,843 per year. There are 10 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
30.7%
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

Median price£239,850
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £300K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £239,850 (about £278 per square foot) in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£625,000£357
Semi-Detached51£242,000£290
Terraced55£232,000£275
Flats17£90,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weoley & Selly Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,325£165,000£155,000£132,500
2017£350,000£124,000£180,000£149,000
2018£482,475£130,000£199,000£163,000
2019£439,950£169,950£199,500£160,000
2020£448,750£127,500£197,500£162,250
2021£487,500£188,450£208,500£175,000
2022£507,500£162,475£245,000£203,500
2023£490,000£156,000£250,000£204,500
2024£535,000£125,700£266,250£217,500
2025£585,600£161,250£247,000£220,500
2026£675,000£145,000£244,500£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£252£183£170
2017£274£207£214£184
2018£301£194£230£199
2019£295£242£240£203
2020£291£241£232£214
2021£313£237£244£220
2022£381£222£278£254
2023£352£224£288£252
2024£381£224£307£264
2025£364£197£293£265
2026£386£194£280£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weoley & Selly Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weoley & Selly Oak in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Weoley & Selly Oak ward.

Local councillors

Cherie Louise Waddingham

Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Glyn Marston

Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK