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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

B32DW

St Stephens Street

B192NR

Geach Street

B193BE

Newtown

B22JP

St Stephens Street

B991AH

Newtown

B192JG

Ventnor Avenue

B22EF

St Stephens Street

B192XL

Villa Street

B64NG

Miller Street

B22WY

St Stephens Street

B192QJ

New Town Row

B186AA

Great Hampton Street

B46NA

Lancaster Street

B46LS

Shadwell Street

B192NH

Guthrie Close

B22JW

St Stephens Street

B192NZ

Geach Street

B22BN

Newtown

B22DB

Newtown

B193BH

Well Street

B991DJ

Newtown

B193AS

Great King Street

B193AE

Barr Street

B64EP

Blews Street

B22ZQ

Newtown

B22AT

Newtown

B47DR

Staniforth Street

B991AU

Newtown

B64AY

Newtown

B32RN

St Stephens Street

B192XT

Newtown Drive

B22XF

Newtown

B64ES

Pritchett Street

B22JB

St Stephens Street

B32RU

St Stephens Street

B22XR

St Stephens Street

B22AD

St Stephens Street

B22HR

St Stephens Street

B47AE

St Stephens Street

B32BZ

St Stephens Street

B193QP

Hospital Street

B22JG

St Stephens Street

B192HU

Melbourne Avenue

B22EX

Newtown

B192NS

Hockley Close

B64EH

New John Street

B193XH

Uxbridge Street

B47BT

Staniforth Street

B22AJ

St Stephens Street

B192UE

Farm Street

B64TF

Park Lane

B192NX

Geach Street

B46GQ

Lower Loveday Street

B33YN

St Stephens Street

B192UB

Brook View Close

B46HB

Little Shadwell Street

B64HT

New Town Row

B47BS

Staniforth Street

B192EL

Wheeler Street

B46ET

Newtown

B47DQ

St Stephens Street

B22QZ

Newtown

B191DS

Hunters Road

B193QL

Summer Lane

B22YB

St Stephens Street

B32QW

St Stephens Street

B991AS

Newtown

B192NT

Summer Croft

B22HP

Newtown

B193AL

Newtown

B192YX

Bridge Street West

B22FJ

St Stephens Street

B22GY

Newtown

B47BU

Staniforth Street

B64HN

Blews Street

B22JX

St Stephens Street

B32QN

St Stephens Street

B991BJ

Newtown

B192AL

Bridge Street West

B22FR

St Stephens Street

B192HG

Springmeadow Grove

B193RH

Newtown

B193NB

New John Street West

B22PB

St Stephens Street

B22WB

Newtown

B64PT

Phillips Street

B192HT

Roslin Grove

B192YR

Gee Street

B192DD

Orchid Drive

B22XL

Newtown

B47AS

Bagot Street

B46HJ

Shadwell Street

B185AN

Hockley Hill

B22EP

St Stephens Street

B13PJ

St Stephens Street

B193ST

Cecil Street

B47EA

Aston Street

B186EN

Newtown

B193RG

Summer Lane

B22NQ

St Stephens Street

Data Sources

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