Postcode B44 8RY 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 high crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Queslett has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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.
The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from B44 8RY.
Queslett near B44 8RY 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 1.8 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 8RY postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birdbrook Convenience Store | Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RX | Walking directions to Birdbrook Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store | 156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TS | Walking directions to Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SA | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | VR Supermarket | Ellerton Road, Birmingham, B44 0QU | Walking directions to VR Supermarket |
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.