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B44 8PX

Hawthorn Road

Kingstanding

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Overview

Postcode B44 8PX is located in a major urban area, within the Kingstanding ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingstanding South West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingstanding South West is £44,239 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 1.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Kingstanding South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Kingstanding South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kingstanding South West is £44,239 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from B44 8PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingstanding South West near B44 8PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
7,156.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.65(-16%)
Shoplifting
15.11(+74%)
Public order
7.86(+30%)
Vehicle crime
5.44(-16%)
Robbery
4.84(+216%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
71.15%
African
33
7.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
4.34%
Pakistani
15
3.25%
Other Asian
11
2.39%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
25.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
20.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
109
51.66%
Owns outright
42
19.91%
Owns with a mortgage
37
17.54%
Other social rented
18
8.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.9%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Kingstanding

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £240K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Kingstanding area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £353,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingstanding over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£295,000£305
Semi-Detached89£220,000£253
Terraced66£195,000£226
Flats7£146,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingstanding

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingstanding.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£67,375£127,500£113,500
2017£180,000£67,100£137,000£120,000
2018£160,574£65,000£150,000£132,500
2019£154,250£63,000£150,000£135,000
2020£192,000£75,000£160,000£140,750
2021£232,500£72,500£178,000£161,000
2022£230,500£81,000£212,500£180,000
2023£230,000£86,500£215,000£180,000
2024£250,500£97,000£210,000£189,000
2025£305,000£102,000£218,500£194,000
2026£295,000£210,000£240,000£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingstanding.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingstanding.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£111£153£137
2017£176£127£158£145
2018£206£131£177£157
2019£188£124£178£161
2020£250£122£192£169
2021£216£124£205£193
2022£266£152£232£214
2023£242£170£240£219
2024£253£148£242£226
2025£211£174£247£223
2026£305£271£269£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingstanding.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingstanding in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 8PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 8PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026185, Hawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£263,000
05 Mar 2026165, Hawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
23 Apr 2026164, Hawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
11 Mar 2026125, Warren Hill Road, Birmingham, B44 8ETSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
17 Oct 2025103, Warren Hill Road, Birmingham, B44 8ETTerracedFreehold£348,000

Schools

In the B44 8PX postcode area, located within Kingstanding South West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 8PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHawthorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNurseryGoodway Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWarren Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B44 8PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHawthorn Superstore134 Hawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PXWalking directions to Hawthorn Superstore
0.1 miCo-op FoodHawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8QTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miHeron Foods232-234 Hawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PPWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miTesco ExpressHawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miVR SupermarketEllerton Road, Birmingham, B44 0QUWalking directions to VR Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B44 8PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jex Parkin

Kingstanding - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

John Edward Lambert

Kingstanding - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardKingstandingE05011150
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingstanding South WestE02001843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 017CE01009230
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B44 8PX

Is B44 8PX (Kingstanding South West) safe?

The area around B44 8PX records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B44 8PX?

The median sale price around B44 8PX in Kingstanding South West is £210,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B44 8PX?

There are 18 schools close to B44 8PX, including Hawthorn Primary School (Requires improvement), Goodway Nursery School (Outstanding) and Warren Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B44 8PX?

B44 8PX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,381 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B44 8PX (Kingstanding South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B44 8PX is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jex Parkin (Reform UK) and John Edward Lambert (Reform UK).

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