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B44 9ED

Shady Lane

Oscott

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Overview

Postcode B44 9ED 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 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 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Queslett has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Queslett has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% 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 28 ft away from B44 9ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Queslett near B44 9ED 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,436.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.76(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.8(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-43%)
Public order
4.29(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.29(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
67.77%
Indian
28
9.3%
Caribbean
15
4.98%
Bangladeshi
9
2.99%
Other Asian
9
2.99%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
31.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.62%
Social rents from council
17
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 9ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 9ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20255, East Mews, Birmingham, B44 9DUTerracedFreehold£240,000
17 Feb 2026169, Oscott School Lane, Birmingham, B44 9ELOtherFreehold£192,000
05 Dec 20256, West Mews, Birmingham, B44 9DTTerracedFreehold£212,500
24 Mar 2025322, Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9EBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£209,000
18 Jul 2025R O B, Winster Grove Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B44 9EGOtherFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the B44 9ED postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 9ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryFortis AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarr View Primary & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMaryvale Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 9ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B44 9ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda6 Old Horns Crescent, Birmingham, B43 7HAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miShady Lane Stores3 Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9HDWalking directions to Shady Lane Stores
0.5 miRowan's874 Aldridge Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8NTWalking directions to Rowan's
0.5 miKing's Road Convenience Store593 Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9HNWalking directions to King's Road Convenience Store
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 9ED, 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

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardOscottE05011159
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)QueslettE02001839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 013BE01009225
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B44 9ED

Is B44 9ED (Queslett) safe?

The area around B44 9ED 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 9ED?

The median sale price around B44 9ED 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 9ED?

There are 17 schools close to B44 9ED, including Fortis Academy (Good), Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy (Good) and Maryvale Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B44 9ED?

B44 9ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B44 9ED (Queslett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B44 9ED is Ayoub Khan (Independent), 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).

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