Postcode B44 8JB is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingstanding South West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingstanding South West is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Kingstanding South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Kingstanding South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kingstanding South West is £37,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from B44 8JB.
Kingstanding South West near B44 8JB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £367,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 132 | £209,500 |
| Terraced | 76 | £202,500 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
In the B44 8JB postcode area, located within Kingstanding South West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birdbrook Convenience Store | Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RX | Walking directions to Birdbrook Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Jaffna Stores | Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN | Walking directions to Jaffna Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Ghaf News and Supermarket | 1 Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN | Walking directions to Ghaf News and Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store | 156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TS | Walking directions to Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.