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B44 9RL

Beacon Road

Kingstanding

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Overview

Postcode B44 9RL is located in a major urban area, within the Kingstanding 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 Wylde Green, about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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
7.1%
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

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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 9RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingstanding North near B44 9RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wylde Green located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B44 9RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George's FieldLargeWalking directions to King George's Field
0.4 miWheeldon Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wheeldon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
4,749.6 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
213
77.17%
Indian
13
4.71%
Chinese
9
3.26%
Irish
9
3.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.54%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
25.55%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.26%
No qualifications
40
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.78%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
41.07%
Owns outright
45
40.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Social rents from council
6
5.36%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Kingstanding

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £240K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Kingstanding area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £353,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingstanding over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£295,000£305
Semi-Detached89£220,000£253
Terraced66£195,000£226
Flats7£146,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingstanding

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingstanding.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£67,375£127,500£113,500
2017£180,000£67,100£137,000£120,000
2018£160,574£65,000£150,000£132,500
2019£154,250£63,000£150,000£135,000
2020£192,000£75,000£160,000£140,750
2021£232,500£72,500£178,000£161,000
2022£230,500£81,000£212,500£180,000
2023£230,000£86,500£215,000£180,000
2024£250,500£97,000£210,000£189,000
2025£305,000£102,000£218,500£194,000
2026£295,000£210,000£240,000£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingstanding.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingstanding.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£111£153£137
2017£176£127£158£145
2018£206£131£177£157
2019£188£124£178£161
2020£250£122£192£169
2021£216£124£205£193
2022£266£152£232£214
2023£242£170£240£219
2024£253£148£242£226
2025£211£174£247£223
2026£305£271£269£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingstanding.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 9RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 9RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202532, Beacon Road, Birmingham, B44 9RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
05 Sept 202531, Beacon Road, Birmingham, B44 9RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Jul 202527, Beacon Road, Birmingham, B44 9RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£308,000
09 Dec 2025749, Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
05 Dec 2025741, Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£52,007

Schools

In the B44 9RL postcode area, located within Kingstanding North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 9RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Bridge SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySutton Park PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryKingsland Primary School (NC)Community school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 9RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B44 9RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miKingstanding ExpressKingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RGWalking directions to Kingstanding Express
0.3 miNisa Local Westwood Stores63-65 Westwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6UPWalking directions to Nisa Local Westwood Stores
0.3 miKingstanding Mini Market641 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SUWalking directions to Kingstanding Mini Market
0.4 miSK. SupermarketKingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9STWalking directions to SK. 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 9RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jex Parkin

Kingstanding - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

John Edward Lambert

Kingstanding - 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
WardKingstandingE05011150
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 9RL

Is B44 9RL (Kingstanding North) safe?

The area around B44 9RL 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 9RL?

The median sale price around B44 9RL in Kingstanding North is £210,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B44 9RL?

There are 14 schools close to B44 9RL, including The Bridge School (Good), Sutton Park Primary and Kingsland Primary School (NC) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B44 9RL?

B44 9RL 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 9RL (Kingstanding North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B44 9RL is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jex Parkin (Reform UK) and John Edward Lambert (Reform UK).