Selsey Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8JR is located in the North Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selsey Road, Birmingham, B17 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8JS, B17 8JG, B17 8JL, B17 8JJ, B17 8EJ, B17 8JD, B17 8JA, B17 8EP, B17 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B17 8JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B17 8JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 32.5% | -11.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 57% | 13.5% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 56% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 14.8% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 44.8% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 25.6% | 22.9% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 23.5% | 19.6% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 21.2% | 20.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 54.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 54.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 54.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 27% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 6.3% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 35.7% | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| Sikh | 15.8% | 0.9% | 14.9% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsey Road was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selsey Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 1091st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-31 | £187,033 |
| 57 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-03-20 | £179,566 |
| 57 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2023-11-24 | £139,045 |
| 43 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-21 | £183,523 |
| 19 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-25 | £160,127 |
The percentage of student residents living in B17 8JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | - not rated | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Technology Primary Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary School Edith Road , B66 4QU | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF | - not rated | 463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Poplar Avenue , Edgbaston B17 8ES | - not rated | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | - not rated | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Language College Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 620 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0TB | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden School Arden Road , B67 6AL | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs School Coopers Lane , B67 7DW | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Kebabish | 444 Portland Road, Soho | 256 yd | |
| The Shireland Bar & Grill (Kitchen) | Shireland Road | 395 yd | |
| Avery Fields Events | Avery Fields Sports And Events, 79 Sandon Road | 648 yd | |
| The Bear Cafe | 313-315 Bearwood Road | 670 yd | |
| Sagar Sweet Centre | 287 Bearwood Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shireland Bar & Grill | Shireland Road | 395 yd | |
| The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre | 377-383 Bearwood Road | 680 yd | |
| The Pub at Bearwood | 537 Bearwood Road | 844 yd | |
| The Bear Tavern | The Bear Tavern, 500 Bearwood Road | 848 yd | |
| The Midland | The Midland, 526-528 Bearwood Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City | 9 Shireland Road | 533 yd | |
| Formula Jamaican Restaurant | 369 Bearwood Road | 679 yd | |
| Manila Flavours | 285 Bearwood Road | 689 yd | |
| Nooksies Limited | 53 Waterloo Road | 694 yd | |
| Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd | 436 Bearwood Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maihan Bakery | 62-68 Waterloo Road | 694 yd | |
| Polo Taste | 410-412 Bearwood Road | 708 yd | |
| Pak Express | 3 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 790 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 850 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Hadley Stadium WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham West) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 CAPE HILL | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Smethwick Swimming Centre THIMBLEMILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.