Postcode B44 9JU is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Old Oscott area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Oscott is £35,700 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is King George's Field.
Old Oscott has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Old Oscott has a high crime rate, with approximately 115.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Old Oscott is £35,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B44 9JU.
Old Oscott near B44 9JU 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George's Field | Large | Walking directions to King George's Field |
| 0.4 mi | Cardinal Wiseman Park | Small | Walking directions to Cardinal Wiseman Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wheeldon Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wheeldon Recreation Ground |
Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £367,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 132 | £209,500 |
| Terraced | 76 | £202,500 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
In the B44 9JU postcode area, located within Old Oscott, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King's Road Convenience Store | 593 Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9HN | Walking directions to King's Road Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Shady Lane Stores | 3 Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9HD | Walking directions to Shady Lane Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Goyals News | 6 Lambeth Road, Birmingham, B44 9NS | Walking directions to Goyals News |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9TA | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.