Postcode B42 2RD 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 moderate crime levels, with around 77.9 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 1.2 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Queslett is £36,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from B42 2RD.
Queslett near B42 2RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £367,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 125 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £202,000 |
10 years price trend in Oscott
In the B42 2RD postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Calshot Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Fortis Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Beeches Infant School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.