Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, B30 1LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B30 1LS 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	54.8%	51.2%	-3.6%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.2%	48.8%	3.6%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.4%	40.6%	0.2%	37.9%	2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34.2%	33.3%	-0.9%	44.2%	-10.9%
Separated	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	13.7%	16.7%	3.0%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	9.3%	8.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.2%	40.7%	-5.5%	48.4%	-7.7%
Good health	29.3%	27.1%	-2.2%	33.6%	-6.5%
Fair health	16.8%	20.6%	3.8%	12.7%	7.9%
Bad health	6.3%	9.3%	3.0%	4.0%	5.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.2%	22.3%	-1.9%	18.2%	4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	8.4%	-4.6%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	15.1%	3.9%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	14%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	37.3%	32.4%	-4.9%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	3.1%	3.4%	0.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.1%	0.8%
Chinese	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	0.9%	1.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.8%	0.6%
White	87%	89.1%	2.1%	81.4%	7.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	91.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	8.3%
European Union	1.9%	3.8%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.8%	2.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	91.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0%	8.5%	8.5%	9.8%	-1.3%
5-10 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	24.9%	13.5%	11.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Selly Oak Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selly Oak Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bournville & Cotteridge average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B30 1LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Selly Oak Road are based on 218 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, B30 1LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for B30 1LS

Average Price
£500,948

Semi-Detached
£512,857

Terraced
£462,050

Detached
£794,670

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Selly Oak Road

Average Price
£446,134

Semi-Detached
£479,145

Terraced
£406,389

Detached
£448,305

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£147,861

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Selly Oak Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2A Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2024-11-27	£421,235
36 Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2024-07-22	£600,246
22 Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£520,000	2022-07-15	£543,759
24 Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2020-10-28	£339,863
30 Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£430,000	2018-08-03	£578,890

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B30 1LS

Employment

B30 1LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	8
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Education	21
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	7
Other	6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	3
Manufacturing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY	4out of 4	1,865 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP	4out of 4	2,182 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP	4out of 4	2,191 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD	4out of 4	2,377 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB	3out of 4	2,418 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournville Village Primary Linden Road , Bournville B30 1JY	4out of 4	475 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ	3out of 4	498 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN	3out of 4	771 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL	3out of 4	1,368 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Lodge Hill Road , Selly Oak B29 6NU	3out of 4	1,455 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL	3out of 4	149 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW	4out of 4	899 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY	3out of 4	1,202 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH	4out of 4	2,052 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH	- not rated	796 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH	2out of 4	933 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE	3out of 4	3,592 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB	4out of 4	1,683 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	4out of 4	2,296 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	- not rated	2,296 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD	3out of 4	2,395 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leverton & Halls	218 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham	437 yd
Kafenion	35 Sycamore Road, Bournville	601 yd
Bournville Bread Basket	41 Sycamore Road, Bournville	601 yd
The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant	Wyvale Garden Centre, Maple Road	715 yd
Serbian Orthodox Church	Church Of St Lazar, 80 Griffins Brook Lane	913 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bournville Social Club	91-97 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham		752 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Stickie Fingers	245 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham		507 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bournville Park BOURNVILLE PARK BOURNVILLE PARK LINDEN ROAD	tennis courts	243 yd
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School WOODBROOKE ROAD		259 yd
Linden Road Instruction Pool LINDEN ROAD	swimming pool	498 yd
Bournville Recreation Ground LINDEN ROAD	grass pitches	519 yd
St Francis Ce Infants And Junior School TEAZEL AVENUE	grass pitches	577 yd
University Of Birmingham (Charles Gillett Centre) MEADOW RISE	grass pitches	585 yd
Rowheath Pavilion ROWHEATH PAVILION ROWHEATH PAVILION HEATH ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	662 yd
Bournville Lawn Tennis Club MARY VALE ROAD	tennis courts	713 yd
Kings Norton Girls School SELLY OAK ROAD	grass pitches	799 yd
Bournville College Of Further Education (Closed) Bristol Road South	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,007 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.