Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Birmingham

Basically just a standard student area a bit gross but everyone/everything is just a few mins walk so who can complain.

Very very noisy road - I was kept awake every Wednesday night by sports teams coming and going to the Guild, and woken up several nights a week by people arguing/shouting/generally being loud in the street. Also really isn't the most pleasant of roads with lots of rubbish scattered around and bins lining the pavements. Really not a good location if you like sleep.

Dangerous area, plenty of shops nearby. Station close, trains are cheap and frequent.

selly oak. it is a dodgy area, lots of shops and takeaways nearby however which is good.

Area generally has lots to do, but not the safest and properties are often far away from the main road with poor street lighting

Local area is fairly crime heavy, although we do feel safe in our property, as it is off the road. We are also right around the corner from the train station, as well as just down the road from the local shops, takeaways and bus stop.

Selly Oak is quite dangerous with high levels of crime such as muggings, robberies, cars set on fire and harassment. Lots of easy public transport such as train station and bus routes. Lots in the neighbourhood such as pubs, bars, restaurants, stationary shops and supermarkets etc

On Dale Road, so best location for shops, getting to uni, transport. Sometimes noisy as you can hear people leaving the pubs (particularly after a football match) but not too much of an issue

Area is very good for amenities such as shops, transport, university and sporting facilities. Safety in the area is questionable with a few disturbances arising from time to time.

Unsafe because it’s in Selly Oak but not as bad crime wise as some of the other roads. 5 min walk from station and uni.