Selly Park Area Guide

Location

Selly Park is a suburb of south-west Birmingham, located four miles from Birmingham City Centre. It was developed on the parkland around Selly Hall, now preserved within Selly Convent. The suburb lies between the Bristol Road and the Pershore Road, featuring superior 19th-century terraced housing built by Grants, the principal local builder.

Property Market

  • Terraced Properties: Average sale price £245,000
  • Semi-detached Properties: Average sale price £285,000
  • Detached Properties: Average sale price £500,000

According to the latest Zoopla report, property values in Selly Park have increased by 6.5% in the last 12 months.

Why Selly Park is a Great Investment?

Selly Park has a prestigious history and has always been known for its family-oriented environment. Recently, there has been a significant influx of students attending the nearby university, leading to high rental yields and numerous opportunities for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Schools in this Area

  • Selly Park Girls’ School: Secondary school for girls aged 11-16, Ofsted rated outstanding.
  • St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School: Primary school for children aged 4-11, Ofsted rated good.
  • Raddlebarn Primary School: Primary school and nursery for children aged 3-11, Ofsted rated good.

Transportation

  • Bus: Lines 45, 47, and 76 connect from Longbridge to Solihull.
  • Train: The nearest train station is Selly Oak, offering services from Birmingham New Street to Longbridge.

What to Do in Selly Park

  • Hotels:
    • Awentsbury Hotel: A relaxed Victorian hotel near Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and Sarehole Mill.
    • Cobden Hotel Birmingham: Located in a residential area, close to Birmingham New Street train station, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, and Bullring Shopping Centre.
    • Lucas House Hotel: Situated within the University of Birmingham Conference Park, close to University train station and Birmingham city centre.
  • Restaurants:
    • Royal Watan Kashmiri Restaurant: Established in 1984, known for its authentic and tasty Kashmiri food.
    • Paprika Grill: A Middle Eastern takeaway offering a variety of cuisines, including mutton, chicken, and sea skewers.

Local Property Professionals

Our estate agents in Selly Park are dedicated to giving your home maximum exposure both online and offline, ensuring it receives more views from potential buyers, leading to more offers and achieving the highest possible selling price. We offer a wide range of properties, from houses and warehouse apartments to penthouses and commercial properties.

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