Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in United Kingdom

Comfortable, nice area. Busy road but beneficial in that bus stop is located right outside the front door. High up the hill but good transport options connecting to city and universities. Many corner shops, pubs and cafes located in the area, including a large park and local swimming pool.

Quiet neighbourhood on the outskirts. Neighbours were very understanding. Only good thing about living there

Great area but becoming a little overcrowded and overdeveloped sadly. Creeping height of blocks

Close to university with good transport links and shops but can be a target for crime.

the property is right by university Southgate. Also there are two doctors nearby and a Tesco garage just around the corner

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.