Postcode B44 9EL 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 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cardinal Wiseman Park.
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.
Queslett has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Queslett is £44,705 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from B44 9EL.
Queslett near B44 9EL 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cardinal Wiseman Park | Small | Walking directions to Cardinal Wiseman Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 135 | £217,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 84 | £211,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 17 | £125,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 9EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 169, Oscott School Lane, Birmingham, B44 9EL | Other | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 5, East Mews, Birmingham, B44 9DU | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 44, Amblecote Avenue, Birmingham, B44 9AL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 56, Amblecote Avenue, Birmingham, B44 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 63, Amblecote Avenue, Birmingham, B44 9AL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £229,000 |
In the B44 9EL postcode area, located within Queslett, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shady Lane Stores | 3 Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9HD | Walking directions to Shady Lane Stores |
| 0.4 mi | King's Road Convenience Store | 593 Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9HN | Walking directions to King's Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 196 Dyas Road, Birmingham, B44 8SX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store | 156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TS | Walking directions to Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Rowan's | 874 Aldridge Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8NT | Walking directions to Rowan's |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B44 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Geoffrey Green
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin James McAuley
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B44 9EL 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.
The median sale price around B44 9EL in Queslett is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B44 9EL, including Maryvale Catholic Primary School (Good), Fortis Academy (Good) and Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B44 9EL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B44 9EL 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).