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In short: In 2026, the average home in Selly Oak (undefined) costs about £250k to buy or £1050/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 4.5/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 18 minutes to undefined city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Selly Oak sits somewhere in the middle of undefined - neither sleepy nor frantic. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.
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Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0 - 10 life-scores are indicative estimates for undefined areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Selly Oak gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Selly Oak tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £250k - NaN% vs the undefined average of £NaNk |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £1050 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | see council |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £50k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Selly Oak scores 4.5/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.
Around £250k on average to buy (NaN% vs the undefined average) and roughly £1050 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £50k with a 10% deposit.
Selly Oak scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to undefined city centre is roughly 18 minutes.