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About

Queslett is a residential suburb in the northwest of Birmingham, bordered by Great Barr and Kingstanding. The area is characterised by post-war housing, including a mix of semi-detached homes and bungalows. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops on Queslett Road, which includes essential retailers and takeaways. The area is primarily residential, with several schools and community centres serving the local population.

The Queslett Nature Reserve, a large area of woodland and meadows, provides a significant green space for walking and wildlife. This reserve, developed on former farmland, features a network of paths around a central lake. The nearby Aldridge Road offers further practical amenities and bus connections into Birmingham city centre and towards Walsall.

Area overview

On average Queslett has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year. There are 4 schools in Queslett: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Queslett is home to around 6,440 people, with a population density of about 3,484.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queslett Population
6,440
Population density
3,484.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.04(-2%)
Shoplifting
11.8(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-4%)
Vehicle crime
6.21(-5%)
Other theft
4.66(-18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,429
68.75%
Indian
422
6.55%
Caribbean
332
5.15%
Other White
205
3.18%
Pakistani
150
2.33%
Total population: 6,442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,312
25.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,181
22.78%
Level 3 (A level)
894
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
950
33.66%
Owns outright
924
32.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
485
17.19%
Social rents from council
233
8.26%
Other social rented
146
5.17%
Total households: 2,822

Property prices in Queslett

Median price£212,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £240K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Queslett area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £417,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queslett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£295,000£329
Semi-Detached46£223,250£270
Terraced27£212,000£282
Flats8£137,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queslett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queslett.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99,000£139,000£134,500
2017£111,500£150,000£131,250
2018£90,500£158,000£145,000
2019£108,000£162,000£155,000
2020£106,000£166,500£160,000
2021£123,000£177,500£170,000
2022£118,500£196,500£199,000
2023£111,500£205,000£194,000
2024£165,000£210,000£202,500
2025£136,000£206,500£212,500
2026£126,000£228,250£211,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queslett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queslett.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£159£171
2017£158£184£177
2018£138£191£189
2019£147£198£202
2020£154£217£203
2021£173£237£226
2022£221£253£250
2023£202£250£240
2024£232£270£260
2025£171£263£280
2026£206£263£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queslett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queslett in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.