Postcode B44 8LQ 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 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingstanding South West is £44,239 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cardinal Wiseman Park.
Kingstanding South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Kingstanding South West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Kingstanding South West is £44,239 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from B44 8LQ.
Kingstanding South West near B44 8LQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cardinal Wiseman Park | Small | Walking directions to Cardinal Wiseman Park |
Based on 230 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £417,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £129,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 123 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
In the B44 8LQ postcode area, located within Kingstanding South West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Drinks Cabin | 580 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SD | Walking directions to The Drinks Cabin |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | VR Supermarket | Ellerton Road, Birmingham, B44 0QU | Walking directions to VR Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Birdbrook Convenience Store | Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RX | Walking directions to Birdbrook Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Hawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.