Why Buy In Selly Oak?

For those looking to purchase their first or next home in Birmingham, Selly Oak should be high on your list of places to consider. Not only is the district situated well in proximity to Birmingham’s vast range of amenities, but it has a vibrant culture in its own right which makes it a wonderful place to live, work and experience the very best that the West Midlands has to offer. With that being said, here’s everything you need to know about your new favourite area of Britain’s second city…

Best Places To Eat In Selly Oak

Foodies will find themselves spoiled for choice in Selly Oak thanks to its range of eateries for any occasion. Here are Centrick’s top picks:

For quick and easy food, try Big John’s! This small chain of restaurant’s has become a staple in the Selly Oak diet, and is popular for its budget friendly food that doesn’t scrimp on flavour.
For a vegetarian or vegan eatery, try Falafel Munch or Vegan Munch! Here, you’ll find a variety of food options for any dietary preference, but without the expensive price tag!
For classic pub grub, try The Goose! Perfect for those looking for British pub food followed by an alcoholic beverage.
For Asian food, try Yakinori or Café 55. They’re both on Bristol Road, making them the ultimate convenient treat.
For reliable chain food, try Nando’s or Gourmet Burger Kitchen – they never fail to impress in a hurry!
To push the boat out, head 5 minutes away to Michelin starred Carters of Moseley, who offer a multi-course tasting menu, with particular attention to the best produce, foraged flora and wild fauna indigenous to the UK. Trust us, it’s more than worth it!

Commuting from Selly Oak

Whether you’re commuting to work, planning a day trip to Birmingham city centre, or looking to visit family, Selly Oak is superbly well connected. Selly Oak Station sits at the heart of the district and provides a regular and direct line towards the city centre within ten minutes. There are also direct lines towards Bromsgrove, Redditch and Lichfield, stopping at popular spots in Sutton Coldfield, Aston and Kings Norton. Selly Oak is also well connected via bus routes across the region, and benefits from the A38 (Bristol Road) running through its core – this road leads directly towards the city centre, and back towards Northfield and Rubery, making Selly Oak an easy place to commute via car. The region remains popular for those working or studying at the University of Birmingham or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which is easily commutable by foot or by riding the train or bus to the University (QE) stop, which takes a matter of minutes.

Things To Do In Selly Oak

Selly Oak is a stone’s throw from the activities in Bourneville, such as the famous Cadbury World and Cadbury Park, and on the University of Birmingham Campus, such as the Lapworth Museum of Geology and Barber Institute of Fine Arts. However, Selly Oak has many wonderful amenities in its own right!

To experience the greenery of the region, explore Selly Oak Park. Perfect for a relaxing stroll or to walk the dog, Selly Oak Park is a Green Park which covers over 30 acres of medieval deer park and has its own nature trail. Residents will also enjoy the annual festival held here, which features barbeques, crafts, games and even circus activities for the whole family.

For a spot of coffee after your walk through the park, residents have the option of visiting Starbucks, Costa or Caffe Carluccio’s, each of which is located a short distance from the park.

For a day out with family, friends or co-workers, try 404 Escape, the area’s resident escape room. With a selection of rooms ranging in difficulty, from clown horror experiences to zombie apocalypse themed rooms, 404 Escape is the perfect activity to escape reality!

Shops In Selly Oak

When you buy a house or apartment in Selly Oak, there are plenty of shops on your doorstep that offer optimal convenience in your day to day life. Selly Oak Shopping Park and Battery Retail Park offer locals a variety of amenities, all within walking distance from the train station. Whether you’re looking to pick up your weekly shopping at Sainsbury’s supermarket, Iceland Food Warehouse or Mark’s and Spencers, hunting for homewares at Argos or Homebase, or simply looking for a spot of retail therapy at Next or TK Maxx – there’s something for everyone. Beyond the retail parks, locals can shop at a variety of premium and budget friendly stores, including M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi and even Waitrose for their weekly shop.

Local Culture

Selly Oak benefits from being between the vibrancy of the University of Birmingham and the idyllic, suburban culture of Bournville, giving the region a unique culture that anyone can enjoy and feel at home in. Due to its proximity to the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which both attract employees and students from across the globe due to their world renowned reputation, Selly Oak has a culture that is immensely diverse. This can be seen in its variety of Asian fusion restaurants across the Bristol Road, sitting beside classic British pubs and chain restaurants and contemporary and quality venues – this is where cultures meet, combine, and create a place to proudly call home.

Investing In Birmingham

Now we’ve established that Selly Oak is a brilliant place to live, how does it hold up from an investment standpoint? Investors and purchasers will be happy to know that Selly Oak is an exceptional place to purchase property thanks to its impressive projected growth – the broader region is set to experience house price growth of 19.2 per cent, and rental growth of 19.3 per cent over the next five years. The fact that Selly Oak is so well connected to the core of the city, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the city’s only Russel Group University bodes exceptionally well for the region, making it one of the top picks for property investors. For those looking to live, work and experience everything that the region has to offer, you can be rest assured that your property purchase will accrue value steadily over time, and at a rate far exceeding the national average growth.

Where To Live In Selly Oak

Florence Place is the latest development to be built in Selly Oak, and sits upon the grounds of the historic Selly Oak Hospital. This development takes into account every feature of the old hospital and pays homage to its historic structure whilst simultaneously creating a collection of houses and apartments that instantly feel like home. Its Victorian structure remains evident throughout, alongside the most up to date home technology such as smart thermostats and intercom systems.

Looking to find your next home or investment in Selly Oak? Contact the Centrick team below to hear about our latest development, Florence Place, or to hear about other properties that may interest you: