Postcode B44 9SN is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingstanding South West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingstanding South West is £44,239 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 2.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cardinal Wiseman Park.
Kingstanding South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,953 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Kingstanding South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingstanding South West is £44,239 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B44 9SN.
Kingstanding South West near B44 9SN 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cardinal Wiseman Park | Small | Walking directions to Cardinal Wiseman Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wheeldon Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wheeldon Recreation Ground |
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 9SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 44, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 31, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 51, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 10, Lilafield Court, 636, Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Lilafield Court, 638, Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £127,500 |
In the B44 9SN postcode area, located within Kingstanding South West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 9SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9TA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | The Drinks Cabin | 580 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SD | Walking directions to The Drinks Cabin |
| 0.2 mi | SK. Supermarket | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9ST | Walking directions to SK. Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Kingstanding Mini Market | 641 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SU | Walking directions to Kingstanding Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Kingstanding Express | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RG | Walking directions to Kingstanding Express |
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 9SN, 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 9SN records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B44 9SN in Kingstanding South West is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B44 9SN, including Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (Good), Maryvale Catholic Primary School (Good) and Kingsthorne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B44 9SN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,953 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 9SN 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).