Postcode B44 8HS is located in a major urban area, within the Kingstanding ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Witton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Witton is £37,200 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Upper Witton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Witton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Witton is £37,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from B44 8HS.
Upper Witton near B44 8HS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £200,500 in Kingstanding area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 98 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingstanding
In the B44 8HS postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Good News | Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HL | Walking directions to Good News |
| 0.2 mi | Ghaf News and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN | Walking directions to Ghaf News and Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Jaffna Stores | Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN | Walking directions to Jaffna Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | College Road, Birmingham, B44 8AP | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Birdbrook Convenience Store | Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RX | Walking directions to Birdbrook Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.