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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

B46JZ

Price Street

B46LQ

Shadwell Street

B47QE

St Stephens Street

B64UX

High Street

B69DN

St Stephens Street

B193BH

Well Street

B192QB

New John Street West

B12HX

St Stephens Street

B991AF

Newtown

B991AX

Newtown

B192XT

Newtown Drive

B192JG

Ventnor Avenue

B192QA

Attenborough Close

B193BU

Mosborough Crescent

B46HW

Old Snow Hill

B64HG

New Town Row

B64HT

New Town Row

B64TA

Leatherhead Close

B991DJ

Newtown

B47FE

Lancaster Street

B32ZZ

St Stephens Street

B991DN

Newtown

B24QB

St Stephens Street

B46EY

Shadwell Street

B192NZ

Geach Street

B192YD

Hospital Street

B193LU

Hampton Street

B193NR

Brearley Street

B193NS

Brearley Street

B193QU

St Georges Street

B193XL

Milford Croft

B46LP

Shadwell Street

B65DL

Park Lane

B46NL

St Stephens Street

B25HX

St Stephens Street

B47WB

St Stephens Street

B47AE

St Stephens Street

B22BN

Newtown

B22DB

Newtown

B192UZ

Newtown Drive

B193AX

Mosborough Crescent

B192NT

Summer Croft

B192XD

Guest Grove

B192XU

Hospital Street

B193SN

Cliveland Street

B46LL

Shadwell Street

B64QZ

New Town Row

B193HL

Howard Street

B22QZ

Newtown

B64PZ

Phillips Street

B22FP

St Stephens Street

B46NR

Loveday Street

B22LP

Newtown

B193JY

Newtown

B22HH

St Stephens Street

B22BS

St Stephens Street

B22EX

Newtown

B193UL

New John Street West

B193AZ

Great King Street North

B193LB

Bond Street

B192ER

Shopping Centre

B192HA

Wheeler Street

B193BB

Great Hampton Row

B193EX

Smith Street

B46HU

Clive Passage

B47AT

Lancaster Street

B193HP

Howard Street

B47AS

Bagot Street

B64EY

Pritchett Street

B64LH

Aston Road

B193QA

Newtown

B991AB

Newtown

B193PL

Newtown

B22ZE

St Stephens Street

B193NY

Hatchett Street

B192LD

Guildford Drive

B192XZ

Hospital Street

B193HU

Buckingham Street

B46GQ

Lower Loveday Street

B64PT

Phillips Street

B193BY

Mosborough Crescent

B22NU

Newtown

B991AJ

Newtown

B193QZ

Hospital Street

B32DW

St Stephens Street

B991AR

St Stephens Street

B64RG

St Stephens Street

B13PJ

St Stephens Street

B22GN

St Stephens Street

B22QS

St Stephens Street

B24QD

St Stephens Street

B192SW

Alma Street

B69EZ

St Stephens Street

B192HY

Melbourne Avenue

B193JJ

Great Hampton Row

B193NG

Summer Lane

B64ES

Pritchett Street

B64NE

Bracebridge Street

B991AE

Newtown

B22PJ

Newtown

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.