Birmingham Selly Oak
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Selly Oak is a lively district in south-west Birmingham, home to a large student population thanks to the University of Birmingham. It offers bustling shopping streets, popular cafes, and green spaces such as Selly Oak Park. The nearby Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park and canal towpaths provide leisure opportunities, while excellent transport links connect to the city centre.
Wards in Birmingham Selly Oak
Birmingham Selly Oak is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Billesley
- Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Bournville & Cotteridge
- Brandwood & King's Heath
- Druids Heath & Monyhull
- Highter's Heath
- Stirchley
- Weoley & Selly Oak
Birmingham Selly Oak is a constituency that covers these wards in Birmingham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 21,949 | 19.98% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 22,062 | 20.08% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,323 | 13.04% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,961 | 17.26% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,255 | 15.70% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,324 | 13.95% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 67,727 | 62.71% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 7,692 | 7.12% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 4,411 | 4.08% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 4,107 | 3.80% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| African | 3,213 | 2.98% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,771 | 2.57% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 2,643 | 2.45% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 2,416 | 2.24% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 2,150 | 1.99% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 1,972 | 1.83% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,924 | 1.78% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 1,557 | 1.44% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,478 | 1.37% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 1,309 | 1.21% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,281 | 1.19% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 805 | 0.75% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 413 | 0.38% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 81 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 45 | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.11% |