| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands suburb 30% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students |
The average house price in Selly Oak is £272,560, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Selly Oak house price trends over the last 30 years.
£272,560
£499,200
£150,041
£293,172
£316,440
Is Selly Oak a nice place to live?
Selly Oak is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in West Midlands. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Selly Oak?
Selly Oak has a high crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 30% above the national average, and 12% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Selly Oak?
Selly Oak has 59 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Tiverton Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School and Paganel Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Selly Oak?
The majority of residents in Selly Oak identify as White (British) (61%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (78%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.