Postcode B44 8RG 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 49.1 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 1.7 miles away. There are 12 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.1 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 0 ft away from B44 8RG.
Kingstanding South West near B44 8RG 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 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 8RG postcode area, located within Kingstanding South West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birdbrook Convenience Store | Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RX | Walking directions to Birdbrook Convenience Store |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Jaffna Stores | Greenholm Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN | Walking directions to Jaffna Stores |
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: 01/01/2026.