Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Birmingham

Extremely ideal for walking to Selly Oak train station (10 mins) and close to Aldi and University as well. Also ideally placed to access the Orchard Learning Centre if you are a student at the University of Birmingham. Selly Oak does have a bad reputation and we have recently had our bin stolen and dog poo bags thrown in our garden!

Selly oak, but closer to uni and near main road which makes you feel safer. Only 6 mins to the uni gates, and 10 mins to everything you need. Good location, its what you pay for in your rent as house not worth it.

Better part of Selly Oak as near main road and away from station. Still only 10 mins to walk literally anywhere you need.

Selly oak is not the best but suitable for students. Lots of reports of break ins and there is often rubbish lying about.

Selly oak is a fun student neighbourhood to live in, easy to access the university, shops and pubs within walking distance. Feels safer living here as its not too far from the high street. Nice to live so close to the uni. Train station is a five-ten minute walk.

Well it’s Selly so it’s never going to be the nicest, safest place to live. But it’s around a 7 minute walk to Selly train station, around 5 minutes to UOB gym and only 2 minutes to Sainsbury's and Tesco garage so it’s very convenient!

House is in Selly Oak. Near train station, pubs and the university. Easy to get everywhere.

Its a student area so not recommended for families. Landlords charge extortionate amounts for tiny properties. Prone to break ins.

The property is situated in the student area of Selly Oak.
The property is right outside Selly Oak station so has really good transport links to Birmingham Newstreet. The property is also close to Bristol Road shops such as Aldi, Tesco’s, and Sainsbury’s. Although further away, the property is also convenient if you prefer to shop from Battery Retail Park.
The property is also close to pubs and bars on Bristol Road.
The property is also reasonably close to the University: 8 minutes to Grange Road Gate, 12 minutes to the Sports & Fitness Centre, 15-17 minutes to the Library.

The house is very close to uni and the gym, as well as all the local shops and pubs. There is constant transport available to us. It’s a very lively student area, but we are towards the outskirts which is good for around exam time.