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About

Newtown ward sits in central Birmingham, north of the city's core. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and modern apartment developments. It is bordered by areas such as Aston and Nechells, with the A34 running along its western edge. The ward includes the former site of the Aston Hippodrome and is home to several community centres and places of worship serving the local population.

A key feature is the presence of the Birmingham City University City Centre Campus, which extends into the southern part of the ward. This brings a student presence alongside the established residential communities. The area is also notable for Newtown Shopping Centre, a local retail hub. Green space is provided by Newtown Park, a focal point for recreation. The ward's layout reflects its history of comprehensive redevelopment in the mid-20th century.

Area overview

On average Newtown has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 238 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown is £38,140 per year. There are 8 schools in Newtown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newtown is home to around 16,290 people, with a population density of about 7,359.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
238
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown Population
16,290
Population density
7,359.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.24(+195%)
Vehicle crime
22.96(+253%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.21(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.85(+75%)
Other theft
18.6(+227%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
5,305
32.57%
British
2,179
13.38%
Bangladeshi
1,581
9.71%
Caribbean
1,538
9.44%
Pakistani
1,010
6.2%
Total population: 16,290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,945
31.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,810
22.65%
No qualifications
2,606
21.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,280
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,174
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 12,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,133
47.71%
Other social rented
769
17.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
628
14.05%
Owns with a mortgage
383
8.57%
Owns outright
356
7.96%
Total households: 4,471

Property prices in Newtown

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced9£150,000
Detached2£182,500
Flats16£298,125
Semi-Detached1£192,500

10 years median price trend in Newtown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.

All postcodes in Newtown

B46HH

Newtown

B32EB

St Stephens Street

B22NG

St Stephens Street

B47BJ

Staniforth Street

B22LB

St Stephens Street

B193AU

Mosborough Crescent

B64TH

Parliament Street

B193TD

Ward Street

B991AG

Newtown

B991BQ

Newtown

B192RJ

Newtown

B47FE

Lancaster Street

B193DA

Westthorpe Grove

B22HA

St Stephens Street

B193BG

Well Street

B47BZ

Lancaster Street

B193SH

Cliveland Street

B22LH

Newtown

B192UG

Farm Croft

B46NS

Princip Street

B991BL

Newtown

B192XH

Hunters Vale

B22ER

St Stephens Street

B192HX

Melbourne Avenue

B193HL

Howard Street

B22NE

Newtown

B22UP

St Stephens Street

B192AB

Newtown

B46ER

St Stephens Street

B192HE

Great King Street North

B193JN

Great Hampton Row

B64ZZ

Newtown

B193NF

Lower Tower Street

B46HG

Bath Street

B193HS

Buckingham Street

B22AB

St Stephens Street

B991DD

Newtown

B22FQ

St Stephens Street

B47AD

St Stephens Street

B192XX

Nursery Road

B64NE

Bracebridge Street

B32ZX

St Stephens Street

B22WP

St Stephens Street

B47BY

Lancaster Street

B193EG

Barr Street

B193AX

Mosborough Crescent

B193RR

Tower Street

B192SF

Newtown

B193XD

Hospital Street

B64JB

Brewery Street

B193AZ

Great King Street North

B22DF

St Stephens Street

B192SS

Newtown Shopping Centre

B46NR

Loveday Street

B64TG

Boxhill Close

B193BJ

Well Street

B193PD

New John Street West

B46HA

Shadwell Street

B47WN

St Stephens Street

B22HF

St Stephens Street

B12LA

St Stephens Street

B192XZ

Hospital Street

B192XU

Hospital Street

B193AP

Barr Street

B193XB

Hospital Street

B46LR

Shadwell Street

B69EU

St Stephens Street

B192PB

Lennox Street

B46WG

St Stephens Street

B193QZ

Hospital Street

B64HU

New Town Row

B22PH

St Stephens Street

B22YH

St Stephens Street

B193HD

Mott Street

B22AY

St Stephens Street

B64HG

New Town Row

B22NS

Newtown

B22NP

St Stephens Street

B22FB

St Stephens Street

B192LD

Guildford Drive

B12AB

St Stephens Street

B991DN

Newtown

B193SJ

Lowe Street

B193BY

Mosborough Crescent

B192HF

Sunridge Avenue

B57PJ

St Stephens Street

B64AB

St Stephens Street

B22LX

St Stephens Street

B192DB

Autumn Grove

B22UH

St Stephens Street

B192UP

Burbury Street South

B46WZ

St Stephens Street

B22YJ

St Stephens Street

B46EU

Newtown

B22UR

St Stephens Street

B192NQ

Berry Close

B193BN

Unett Street

B193PU

Hospital Street

B22LF

Newtown

B193UP

Uxbridge Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.