Selsey Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8JS 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 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8JR, B17 8JG, B17 8EJ, B17 8JD, B17 8JL, B17 8JJ, B17 8EP, B17 8EH, B17 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B17 8JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B17 8JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 45.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 46.7% | 45% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 42.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 23.5% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 35.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 12.3% | 1.3% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.7% 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 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 19.3% | 17.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% | 29.4% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 26.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 34.7% | 18.7% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -62.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 60.7% | 63.9% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 16.5% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 64.4% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.6% | 3.5% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Muslim | 37% | 6.5% | 30.5% |
| Sikh | 20.8% | 0.9% | 19.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsey Road was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selsey Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 1150th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-06-28 | £155,956 |
| 90 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-15 | £128,008 |
| 28 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-11-03 | £205,457 |
| 46 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-23 | £314,688 |
| 98 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,750 | 2019-12-04 | £168,597 |
The percentage of student residents living in B17 8JS 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Technology Primary School Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 526 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , B66 4HB | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,403 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 | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 291 yd | |
| The Shireland Bar & Grill (Kitchen) | Shireland Road | 423 yd | |
| Avery Fields Events | Avery Fields Sports And Events, 79 Sandon Road | 617 yd | |
| The Bear Cafe | 313-315 Bearwood Road | 648 yd | |
| Sagar Sweet Centre | 287 Bearwood Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shireland Bar & Grill | Shireland Road | 423 yd | |
| The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre | 377-383 Bearwood Road | 651 yd | |
| The Pub at Bearwood | 537 Bearwood Road | 808 yd | |
| The Bear Tavern | The Bear Tavern, 500 Bearwood Road | 812 yd | |
| The Midland | The Midland, 526-528 Bearwood Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City | 9 Shireland Road | 558 yd | |
| Formula Jamaican Restaurant | 369 Bearwood Road | 651 yd | |
| Manila Flavours | 285 Bearwood Road | 674 yd | |
| Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd | 436 Bearwood Road | 684 yd | |
| Valentinos | 400 Bearwood Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Taste | 410-412 Bearwood Road | 680 yd | |
| Maihan Bakery | 62-68 Waterloo Road | 706 yd | |
| Pak Express | 3 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 822 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 834 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 545 Bearwood Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Hadley Stadium WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 535 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham West) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 CAPE HILL | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Smethwick Swimming Centre THIMBLEMILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 112.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.