Selsey Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8JT 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 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8JP, B17 8EL, B17 8JU, B17 8EN, B17 8JH, B17 8JL, B17 8JN, B17 8EP, B17 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B17 8JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 8JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 42.7% | 47% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 46.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 32.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.2% | 23.2% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 30.3% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 18% | 7.6% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 14.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 15.8% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 6% | 17.7% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 41.9% | 32% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -49.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 59.4% | 55.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 15.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 15.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 54.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 20.1% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1.5% | -16.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsey Road was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selsey Road has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 799th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2022-12-20 | £175,825 |
| 174 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-08-06 | £112,892 |
| 166 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-11-08 | £163,474 |
| 140 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,650 | 2019-07-19 | £154,665 |
| 152 Selsey Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-03-06 | £170,497 |
The percentage of student residents living in B17 8JT 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 | 47 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 5,057 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 | 309 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , B66 4HB | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 2out of 4 | 812 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 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,781 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 | 2,761 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,420 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 | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 206 yd | |
| The Shireland Bar & Grill (Kitchen) | Shireland Road | 230 yd | |
| Mummy's Corner | 106 Waterloo Road | 520 yd | |
| Obama1 Restaurant Ltd | Harmony House, 100 Waterloo Road | 527 yd | |
| Sagar Sweet Centre | 287 Bearwood Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shireland Bar & Grill | Shireland Road | 230 yd | |
| The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre | 377-383 Bearwood Road | 656 yd | |
| Seven Stars On Cape Hill | 39 Cape Hill | 670 yd | |
| The Victoria Suite | Victoria Suite, 118 Windmill Lane | 675 yd | |
| Oryan Cocktail Bar & Restaurant | 113-114 Three Shires Oak Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City | 9 Shireland Road | 346 yd | |
| Nooksies Limited | 53 Waterloo Road | 488 yd | |
| Kashmir Grill House | 79 Shireland Road | 537 yd | |
| Enjoys Pizza 2 | 31 Waterloo Road | 565 yd | |
| Manila Flavours | 285 Bearwood Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maihan Bakery | 62-68 Waterloo Road | 488 yd | |
| Pak Express | 3 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 637 yd | |
| Polo Taste | 410-412 Bearwood Road | 677 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 706 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Windmills Shopping Centre, Cape Hill | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadley Stadium WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham West) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 CAPE HILL | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Victoria Park HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Smethwick Swimming Centre THIMBLEMILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 124.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.