Postcode B44 8BW is located in a major urban area, within the Kingstanding ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 816.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Park.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 816.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from B44 8BW.
Birchfield East near B44 8BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Park | Large | Walking directions to Perry Park |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Kingstanding area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £348,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £295,000 | £3,278 |
| Flats | 8 | £115,500 | £2,029 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £220,000 | £2,601 |
| Terraced | 65 | £195,000 | £2,488 |
10 year median price trend in Kingstanding
In the B44 8BW postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Epwell Road, Birmingham, B44 8BS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Perry Park Stores | 281 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B42 2EY | Walking directions to Perry Park Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | College Road, Birmingham, B44 8AP | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Good News | Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HL | Walking directions to Good News |
| 0.5 mi | Perry Barr Grocery | 299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TY | Walking directions to Perry Barr Grocery |
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.
Elected local representatives for B44 8BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jex Parkin
Kingstanding - Elected 7 May 2026
John Edward Lambert
Kingstanding - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.