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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 16 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,600 up to £490,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats7£281,000£3,603
Semi-Detached2£186,250£3,632
Terraced7£210,000£1,972

10 years median price trend in Newtown

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

All postcodes in Newtown

B22ES

St Stephens Street

B22NN

Newtown

B193UR

Uxbridge Street

B24UY

St Stephens Street

B193TE

New Summer Street

B991DG

Newtown

B64QZ

New Town Row

B22BP

St Stephens Street

B193DE

Barr Street

B22NJ

St Stephens Street

B193DX

Barr Street

B64UH

Chilworth Close

B32BY

St Stephens Street

B64PZ

Phillips Street

B193BT

Mosborough Crescent

B193QH

William Street North

B193DS

Barr Street

B46HW

Old Snow Hill

B192YP

Frankfort Street

B193BS

Hadfield Croft

B22RL

St Stephens Street

B22LE

St Stephens Street

B22DQ

St Stephens Street

B64HL

Manchester Street

B47AH

Bagot Street

B991BH

Newtown

B186FD

Newtown

B193AD

Barr Street

B22UZ

St Stephens Street

B192LZ

Guildford Drive

B193BP

Unett Street

B193EX

Smith Street

B22FY

St Stephens Street

B22FW

St Stephens Street

B64TA

Leatherhead Close

B193NT

Brearley Street

B64TS

Parliament Street

B22QB

Newtown

B22HH

St Stephens Street

B991AR

St Stephens Street

B22BB

Newtown

B192TX

Farm Street

B991DA

Newtown

B193RD

New Summer Street

B22PJ

Newtown

B22HD

Newtown

B32WN

St Stephens Street

B47DN

Staniforth Street

B192XD

Guest Grove

B193XE

Aldgate Grove

B22PD

St Stephens Street

B22YY

St Stephens Street

B193LE

Constitution Hill

B193SG

Lower Loveday Street

B192PY

Newtown

B193UY

Tower Street

B193UD

New John Street West

B46AE

St Stephens Street

B193SB

Cliveland Street

B47BP

Staniforth Street

B22QE

St Stephens Street

B32PY

St Stephens Street

B991BG

Newtown

B12WZ

St Stephens Street

B47DP

Corporation Street

B192JU

Guildford Drive

B46GR

Price Street

B64PJ

Bracebridge Street

B46LP

Shadwell Street

B192SW

Alma Street

B22JF

St Stephens Street

B22UW

St Stephens Street

B193BX

Mosborough Crescent

B192XA

Newtown Drive

B991AP

St Stephens Street

B11QF

St Stephens Street

B991BU

Newtown

B991DS

Newtown

B193BU

Mosborough Crescent

B47BW

Staniforth Street

B192RL

Alma Street

B47AG

Bagot Street

B991BS

Newtown

B193AY

Great Hampton Row

B64RU

Aston Brook Street

B193NG

Summer Lane

B991AF

Newtown

B192YD

Hospital Street

B193NH

Lower Tower Street

B192AG

Alma Street

B64UX

High Street

B193HJ

Howard Street

B991BP

Newtown

B192XN

Nursery Road

B193XG

Aldgate Grove

B991BD

Newtown

B22AE

Newtown

B22AL

Newtown

B22ZF

Newtown

B193HE

Mott Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.