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Living in Selly Park

In short: In 2026, the average home in Selly Park (undefined) costs about £300k to buy or £1200/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5.1/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 17 minutes to undefined city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Selly Park sits somewhere in the middle of undefined - neither sleepy nor frantic. Green space is a real strength here.

Average to buy
£300k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1200/mo
vs undefined average
NaN%
Est. to city centre
~17 min
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How Selly Park scores

Safety5.1/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
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 Park 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 Park tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area; people who value green space and a slower pace.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£300k - NaN% vs the undefined average of £NaNk
Renting a 2-bedabout £1200 per month
Council tax (Band D)see council
Indicative household income to buyabout £60k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Selly Park a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Selly Park scores 5.1/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

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

Around £300k on average to buy (NaN% vs the undefined average) and roughly £1200 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £60k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Selly Park?

Selly Park scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to undefined city centre is roughly 17 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Jewellery Quarter£300k avg · safety 2.4/10Kings Heath£285k avg · safety 5.3/10Hall Green£285k avg · safety 5.1/10
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