What home types are most common in Central?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 86.5%, other converted building 7.8%.

How many households are in Central?

There are 4,066 households in Central

What's the Central population and density?

Central population is 6,145 with density 5503.3 per km².

How much social housing is near Central?

About 14.5% across the Central area.

How deprived is Central?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11134 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Central?

Based on 126 recent sales, the median price is £260,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

Crime level in Central is very high with about 933 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Central?

Average resident income is about £46,600 per year.

Find postcode

Central

Q: What schools in Central and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Central

About

The Central area of Birmingham is the city's main commercial and retail hub, centered around landmarks like Victoria Square and the Bullring shopping complex. It features a mix of historic buildings, such as the Council House, alongside modern developments like the Library of Birmingham. Public transport links, including New Street Station, make it a key transit point for the region.

The area is known for its shopping, dining, and entertainment options, with high streets like Corporation Street and the Grand Central mall attracting visitors. Cultural venues, including Symphony Hall and the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, are also located here. The mix of business, leisure, and transport facilities makes it a busy and practical part of the city.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 933 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central is £46,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

933

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

14.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Population

6,145

Population density

5,503.3 per km²

Demographics

British

2,309

37.58%

Other White

911

14.83%

Chinese

455

7.41%

Indian

441

7.18%

African

427

6.95%

Total population: 6,144

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,630

64.7%

Other social rented

494

12.15%

Owns with a mortgage

486

11.96%

Owns outright

225

5.54%

Social rents from council

115

2.83%

Total households: 4,065

Property prices in Central

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	124	£260,000	£120,300	£182,250	£315,238	£409,550
Terraced	2	£855,000	£787,500	£817,500	£892,500	£922,500

10 years price trend in Central

All postcodes in Central

B32BS

Colmore Row

B33BD

Colmore Row

B33DQ

Central

B47TD

High Street

B54AX

Navigation Street

B22ZN

Central

B13NT

Regent Parade

B24BF

Stephenson Place

B25PP

Waterloo Street

B31AG

Lionel Street

B31HN

Water Street

B31QU

St Paul's Square

B31UG

Caroline Street

B22ZR

Central

B22ZT

Central

B11FN

Central

B12BQ

Central

B12RU

Scotland Street

B24JH

Cannon Street

B33AX

Central

B33DH

Central

B31JN

Newhall Street

B31LH

Newhall Street

B31NR

Central

B32AA

Colmore Row

B32JR

Edmund Street

B32PP

Central

B46AF

Bull Street

B11TS

Holliday Street

B24DG

Pinfold Street

B24HQ

New Street

B24JD

Lower Temple Street

B24PX

Smallbrook Queensway

B25AL

Cannon Street

B25UG

Waterloo Street

B31BG

Mary Ann Street

B31FG

Central

B31JJ

Lionel Street

B31JL

Fleet Street

B31JX

Central

B31PP

George Street

B31PT

Charlotte Street

B33BU

Cornwall Street

B33QR

Newhall Street

B11LW

Suffolk Place

B12AW

Helena Street

B24BB

Worcester Street

B31BA

Newhall Street

B31FF

Central

B31QS

Charlotte Street

B31SF

Newhall Street

B33SD

Colmore Row

B46GB

Snow Hill Queensway

B46SX

Corporation Street

B47LG

Central

B54AJ

Navigation Street

B22ZW

Central

B24AJ

Central

B13NL

Regent Place

B24UH

Central

B186AR

Kenyon Street

B46DW

Bull Street

B32TA

Edmund Street

B46GL

Central

B46AJ

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46GD

Central

B24BW

Navigation Street

B24NB

High Street

B11RB

Central

B13FD

Central

B24PY

Hill Street

B24SR

Central

B25PG

Temple Row

B31FJ

Central

B31QG

George Street

B31TX

Northwood Street

B31UP

Caroline Street

B54DH

Central

B13HS

Albion Street

B24BH

Stephenson Street

B24HS

Ethel Street

B24LP

Corporation Street

B24LS

Corporation Street

B25LH

Bull Street

B32DE

Cornwall Street

B32FE

Church Street

B32PA

Livery Street

B31AQ

Lionel Street

B31RU

Central

B31RJ

Livery Street

B31RZ

Cox Street

B31TR

Caroline Street

B32QD

Colmore Row

B33BX

Margaret Street

B11RT

Central

B24TX

Langworth Avenue

B31QH

Holland Street

B31TY

Northwood Street

B33LG

Central

B47LB

Bull Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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