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B44 8UJ

Birkenshaw Road

Oscott

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Detailed insights for B44 8UJ

Overview

Postcode B44 8UJ 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 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Queslett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Queslett has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from B44 8UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Queslett near B44 8UJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
7,902.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.8(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-26%)
Burglary
4.82(+19%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(-44%)
Other crime
3.62(+75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
64.17%
Caribbean
20
6.51%
Other White
20
6.51%
African
15
4.89%
Pakistani
11
3.58%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
60
24.39%
No qualifications
48
19.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
47.73%
Owns outright
33
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.94%
Other social rented
6
4.55%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Oscott

Median price£214,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)245
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £235K

Based on 245 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,850 up to £417,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oscott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£275,000£329
Semi-Detached135£217,000£272
Terraced84£211,000£279
Flats17£125,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oscott

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oscott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274,950£75,000£132,500£130,500
2017£274,725£114,000£145,000£135,500
2018£300,450£94,500£155,000£140,750
2019£250,000£108,000£160,000£156,385
2020£262,975£110,500£161,000£151,500
2021£311,250£123,000£180,000£173,000
2022£342,500£120,000£200,000£185,000
2023£367,000£125,000£205,500£192,000
2024£256,000£143,000£215,000£200,000
2025£302,500£125,000£210,000£210,000
2026£295,000£117,500£221,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oscott.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oscott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£128£173£169
2017£227£169£181£178
2018£242£151£190£189
2019£257£169£204£202
2020£281£160£214£199
2021£263£182£229£222
2022£308£194£250£242
2023£311£202£265£249
2024£291£232£264£257
2025£330£214£265£267
2026£308£216£276£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oscott.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 8UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2025119, Birkenshaw Road, Birmingham, B44 8UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
30 Jul 20257, Brentwood Grove, Birmingham, B44 8UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
27 Jun 202511, Brentwood Grove, Birmingham, B44 8UWTerracedFreehold£146,000
16 Jan 2026153, Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TUTerracedFreehold£210,000
30 Jul 2025126, Birdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RXTerracedFreehold£206,000

Schools

In the B44 8UJ postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 8UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryGoodway Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGlenmead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMaryvale Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 8UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B44 8UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBirdbrook Convenience StoreBirdbrook Road, Birmingham, B44 8RXWalking directions to Birdbrook Convenience Store
0.1 miCheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TSWalking directions to Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miMace418 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SAWalking directions to Mace
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 8UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Geoffrey Green

Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Martin James McAuley

Oscott - 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
WardOscottE05011159
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)QueslettE02001839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 013CE01009227
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B44 8UJ

Is B44 8UJ (Queslett) safe?

The area around B44 8UJ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B44 8UJ?

The median sale price around B44 8UJ in Queslett is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B44 8UJ?

There are 18 schools close to B44 8UJ, including Goodway Nursery School (Outstanding), Glenmead Primary School (Good) and Maryvale Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B44 8UJ?

B44 8UJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B44 8UJ (Queslett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B44 8UJ is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Geoffrey Green (Reform UK) and Martin James McAuley (Reform UK).