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B44 9LN

Dormington Road

Oscott

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Overview

Postcode B44 9LN is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingstanding North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingstanding North is £57,889 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 2.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George's Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Kingstanding North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kingstanding North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Kingstanding North is £57,889 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B44 9LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingstanding North near B44 9LN 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B44 9LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George's FieldLargeWalking directions to King George's Field
0.3 miCardinal Wiseman ParkSmallWalking directions to Cardinal Wiseman Park
0.3 miWheeldon Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wheeldon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
4,606.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.78(-20%)
Shoplifting
23.58(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.2(+11%)
Public order
7.2(+19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
67.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
5.57%
Other White
13
4.53%
Pakistani
11
3.83%
Caribbean
11
3.83%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
27.7%
Level 3 (A level)
46
21.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
33
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
25.96%
Owns with a mortgage
25
24.04%
Owns outright
15
14.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.88%
Total households: 104

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 9LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 9LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 202624, Dormington Road, Birmingham, B44 9LNTerracedFreehold£190,000
23 Apr 20258, Dormington Road, Birmingham, B44 9LNTerracedFreehold£185,000
06 Mar 2026588, Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Feb 2026568, Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9JBTerracedFreehold£235,000
20 Aug 2025592, Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9JBTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the B44 9LN postcode area, located within Kingstanding North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 9LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsland Primary School (NC)Community school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCardinal Wiseman Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySundridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 9LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B44 9LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKingstanding ExpressKingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RGWalking directions to Kingstanding Express
0.2 miKing's Road Convenience Store593 Kings Road, Birmingham, B44 9HNWalking directions to King's Road Convenience Store
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miSK. SupermarketKingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9STWalking directions to SK. Supermarket
0.2 miShady Lane Stores3 Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9HDWalking directions to Shady Lane Stores

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 9LN, 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)Kingstanding NorthE02001833
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 007AE01009221
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B44 9LN

Is B44 9LN (Kingstanding North) safe?

The area around B44 9LN records about 76 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B44 9LN?

The median sale price around B44 9LN in Kingstanding North is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B44 9LN?

There are 17 schools close to B44 9LN, including Kingsland Primary School (NC) (Good), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (Good) and Sundridge Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B44 9LN?

B44 9LN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B44 9LN (Kingstanding North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B44 9LN 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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