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Living in Selly Oak

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.

Average to buy
£250k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1050/mo
vs undefined average
NaN%
Est. to city centre
~18 min
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How Selly Oak scores

Safety4.5/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/10
Buzz & nightlife7/10

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.

On your doorstep

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.

✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Veggie & vegan spots✓ Street market✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

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.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£250k - NaN% vs the undefined average of £NaNk
Renting a 2-bedabout £1050 per month
Council tax (Band D)see council
Indicative household income to buyabout £50k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Selly Oak a good place to live?

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.

How much does a home in Selly Oak cost in 2026?

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.

How well connected is Selly Oak?

Selly Oak scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to undefined city centre is roughly 18 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Northfield£250k avg · safety 5.3/10Ladywood£245k avg · safety 2.7/10Longbridge£245k avg · safety 6.5/10
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