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

B12AX

Bridge Street

B11FJ

Central

B12AU

Scotland Street

B24ND

Smallbrook Queensway

B24RF

New Street

B24SW

Central

B25HU

Central

B25LS

Cannon Street

B31TE

Northwood Street

B32EE

Cornwall Street

B33AG

Bennett's Hill

B33PJ

Edmund Street

B47LL

Masshouse Lane

B13NS

Regent Parade

B24LR

Central

B24DN

Central

B25AR

Cannon Street

B31RP

St Paul's Square

B31QZ

Cox Street

B32QA

Bull Street

B33AS

Edmund Street

B46AR

Colmore Circus Queensway

B11TH

Holliday Street

B13FE

Central

B33JY

Central

B47AA

Bull Street

B11BB

New Street

B11BD

Swallow Street

B11LY

Central

B11TT

Central

B12AF

Central

B193JT

Livery Street

B24JQ

New Street

B24LE

High Street

B25AE

Cannon Street

B25LG

Temple Row

B25QB

Waterloo Street

B31BP

Charlotte Street

B31ER

Ludgate Hill

B31EU

Lionel Street

B31FQ

Brook Street

B31RR

Livery Street

B31TW

Caroline Street

B32HB

Church Street

B32QZ

Edmund Street

B12AZ

Central

B22ZU

Central

B13EA

Albion Street

B24SJ

Central

B25QJ

Bennett's Hill

B25QP

Bennett's Hill

B32PW

Central

B32RB

Temple Row

B11AY

Birchfield Road

B11BL

John Bright Street

B24AA

Hill Street

B24BT

Navigation Street

B24HD

New Street

B24RQ

Corporation Street

B25DP

Temple Passage

B25EE

Cannon Street

B25EF

Cannon Street

B31EJ

Lionel Street

B31DB

Newhall Street

B31EF

Lionel Street

B31HL

Water Street

B31SW

Newhall Street

B33SP

Margaret Street

B46GA

Snow Hill Queensway

B47SL

High Street

B54AA

Navigation Street

B54AE

Navigation Street

B13ND

Vittoria Street

B13NN

Regent Place

B24NU

New Street

B33AP

Colmore Row

B31HP

Water Street

B31LL

Newhall Street

B31QA

George Street

B32BH

Colmore Row

B32PB

Livery Street

B33HN

Central

B33RJ

Newhall Street

B46FG

Central

B47SY

Carrs Lane

B22ZP

Central

B11FU

Commercial Street

B11SE

Central

B11XL

Central

B24PE

New Street

B24RS

Central

B24RX

Central

B31LJ

Newhall Street

B31PX

Charlotte Street

B31RL

Mary Ann Street

B31RW

Cox Street

B32BJ

Colmore Row

B33AA

Central

B46GF

Central

B11BE

John Bright 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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