Postcode B42 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Queslett area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Queslett is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Queslett has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Queslett has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Queslett is £36,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from B42 2JU.
Queslett near B42 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turnberry Park | Large | Walking directions to Turnberry Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queslett Park | Large | Walking directions to Queslett Park |
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £130,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 139 | £209,000 |
| Terraced | 89 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
In the B42 2JU postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 901 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8NS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Rowan's | 874 Aldridge Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8NT | Walking directions to Rowan's |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store | 156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TS | Walking directions to Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.