Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Birmingham

Decently safe and decent shops. Awfully full of garbage and rowdy students however, mostly on Bristol Road and above. Deeper in Selly Oak is quieter. Still has a trash problem though.

10/10 student area. Everything you need is in walking distance. Bit smelly with bins often overflowing but it’s amazing.

Nice area, near train station and shops

just a student area

What’s there not to love..

Definitely worse areas but also not the nicest

Did not feel very safe

The area seems busy and quite noisy, although this is normal and expected when living in the city centre. This was not a concern

Area's good for Uni of Birmingham students as it's so close to campus but the area itself is pretty grim.

Its the main student area so great for convenience and socialising. Shops and the university campus are a ten min walk from where we live which is ideal. Its not the safest of areas but I’ve never had a problem, anyone ive met has been really friendly.