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B15 2GG

Bournbrook & Selly Park

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Selly Oak / Bournbrook & Selly Park / B15 2GG

Overview

Postcode B15 2GG is located in a major urban area, within the Bournbrook & Selly Park ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Selly Oak area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Green Heart.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Selly Oak has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Selly Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Selly Oak is £35,300 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from B15 2GG.

Flood risk

Low

Selly Oak near B15 2GG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.3 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

0.4 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miGreen HeartSmall
0.3 miGoodmans YardSmall

Property prices in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £835,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£629,000
Flats7£165,000
Semi-Detached26£286,750
Terraced50£255,000

10 years price trend in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Schools

In the B15 2GG postcode area, located within Selly Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTiverton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNurserySelly Oak Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableKing Edward VI High School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miTesco Express576-588 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE
0.2 miUniversity Super Store580 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE
0.2 miOmcoBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE
0.2 miSeoul Plaza 6536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6FL

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.