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B44 8NJ

Oscott

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Queslett / Oscott / B44 8NJ

Overview

Postcode B44 8NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Queslett area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Queslett is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Queslett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Queslett has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Queslett is £36,600 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B44 8NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Queslett near B44 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Oscott

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £367,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£290,000
Flats7£140,000
Semi-Detached125£210,000
Terraced71£202,000

10 years price trend in Oscott

Schools

In the B44 8NJ postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGreenholm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGlenmead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryGoodway Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miBirdbrook Convenience StoreBirdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RX
0.3 miCheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TS
0.3 miGood NewsGreenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HL
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SX
0.4 miJaffna StoresGreenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.