Postcode B44 8LJ 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 54.1 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 2.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Cardinal Wiseman Park.
Kingstanding South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,750 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 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from B44 8LJ.
Kingstanding South West near B44 8LJ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cardinal Wiseman Park | Small | Walking directions to Cardinal Wiseman Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wheeldon Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wheeldon Recreation Ground |
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £130,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 139 | £209,000 |
| Terraced | 89 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
In the B44 8LJ postcode area, located within Kingstanding South West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Drinks Cabin | 580 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SD | Walking directions to The Drinks Cabin |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9TA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | VR Supermarket | Ellerton Road, Birmingham, B44 0QU | Walking directions to VR Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.