Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Birmingham

very very goooood

I really like the area of Selly Oak, I think it’s nice to be around so many students living in the same type of house as you.

It’s okay - student dominated area.

It is a student area

Busy main road but to be expected. No sense of serious crime around. People mostly nice.

bit scruffy but has all necessities and is close to the university campus

Bit grim especially with recent bin strikes, rubbish, rats and foxes etc. which can smell very bad in summer, but a very fun university atmosphere.
Parking can be difficult in term time between 9-5

Fine, student area so not the nicest but ideal for living as a student and being close to uni, shops etc.

Student area and feels relatively safe even walking alone at night , loads of great shops and pubs

Not safe at times