Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in United Kingdom

Not safe at times

Selly is a nice area, better and safer than people make it out to be. Lovely community and always something going on, especially with the free events run by the Community Wardens.

If you know Selly you know it's Selly - not the safest or cleanest area but I think it was ok. Heeley Road is a good road to live on as it is still in the main chunk of UoB student houses, but also out of the way enough that you don't get car windows smashed/people peering in windows, like you might on Tiv or Alton for example.

Lots of pubs and shops but not that safe at night.

Close to transport links and shops etc., however often unclean and roads were congested and narrow. Also slightly more unsafe than other student areas, and a large number of drug dealers active.

Great area to live in.

Convenient to access the university. Great for bus connections but not train. Bristol Road can be very loud at times but manageable.

Good place to stay, safer comparitively

ASDA close and streets can be loud but nothing crazy. Friendly neighbours opposite us.

This area is not for young people who are looking for a vibey area. More suitable for people who consider the transport link into London important, but it's a 15 min walk to a station.