Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Birmingham

Selly Oak is the student area for students of the University of Birmingham so is not a quiet area

Great neighbourhood just off harborne high street. Coop at the top of the road is incredibly useful. Very friendly neighbours. Only drawback is that it is right opposite a school so parking in the morning (8.30-9) and at hometime (about 2.20-3.30, the school has staggered end times) is very difficult. Often we would have to park 5-10 minutes away, difficult if you have bags of shopping!

At first glance the local area is great. It has close links to the city centre with loads of regular buses into town. Even an Uber is relatively cheap. It was also close to Harborne and Bearwood high streets. However, there are also quite a few unsavory elements - drug addicts and prostitution is common.

At first glance the local area is great. It has close links to the city centre with loads of regular buses into town. Even an Uber is relatively cheap. It was also close to Harborne and Bearwood high streets. However, there are also quite a few unsavory elements - drug addicts and prostitution is common.

Close to Selly Oak main street and Uni of Birmingham. Also close to Selly Oaktrain station

Bournville is beautiful, full of quaint properties with a great vibe of British village life.

Selly Oak is a great student suburb, very close to the university and has lots of amenities.

Selly oak is selly oak but quieter end of road so not too much noise but still good distance to campus

It's Selly Oak, it's not great, but it's a good spot for a student. Close to campus and shops but far enough away to escape the noise, mostly.

Neighbourhood is great and very safe. Edgbaston is lovely but this is not because of the agency.