Postcode B42 2QY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Queslett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Queslett has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from B42 2QY.
Queslett near B42 2QY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Turnberry Park | Large | Walking directions to Turnberry Park |
| 0.2 mi | Queslett Park | Large | Walking directions to Queslett Park |
Based on 230 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £417,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £129,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 123 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
In the B42 2QY postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store | 189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS | Walking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 6 Old Horns Crescent, Birmingham, B43 7HA | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.