Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in United Kingdom

The best thing about the area is the location. It is really close to both university campuses and only about a fifteen minute walk into the city centre. However, the area can feel a bit unsafe at times, especially at night. There were a few situations where I didn’t feel entirely comfortable walking home. Noise was also an issue on some streets, depending on your neighbours and how busy the road is. The houses in Highfield can be quite hit or miss. Some are fine, but a lot are quite old or badly maintained. It really depends on your landlord and the exact street.

Quiet and car free

The Park is very nice and safe, never felt scared walking alone at night.

Fantastic area.

Good area with loads of students and good places nearby to eat and drink

within walkable or cycling distance to Uni/hospitals/shops at Headington or Cowley
CO-OP within 5 min walking distance.
Neighbour can be noisy due to regular parties
Driveway often occupied or blocked by neighbours

Friendly in general, noise and pollution from traffic

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.