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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

B22ZQ

Newtown

B24UY

St Stephens Street

B24WJ

St Stephens Street

B192NR

Geach Street

B193EN

Smith Street

B193HT

Buckingham Street

B193QY

St George's Street

B193RD

New Summer Street

B193TZ

New John Street West

B22BE

St Stephens Street

B22BP

St Stephens Street

B22BY

St Stephens Street

B22EF

St Stephens Street

B22EN

St Stephens Street

B22FB

St Stephens Street

B22FD

Newtown

B22FF

Newtown

B22FJ

St Stephens Street

B22FL

Newtown

B193TN

Newtown

B22AT

Newtown

B22EA

St Stephens Street

B47AZ

Bagot Street

B22FR

St Stephens Street

B991BQ

Newtown

B991DG

Newtown

B991AQ

St Stephens Street

B22EB

Newtown

B22ER

St Stephens Street

B192LZ

Guildford Drive

B192NJ

Hospital Street

B193AJ

Cliveland Street

B193SA

Summer Lane

B193XH

Uxbridge Street

B46HG

Bath Street

B46LN

Princip Street

B22WG

St Stephens Street

B192NQ

Berry Close

B193XG

Aldgate Grove

B22QP

St Stephens Street

B46HA

Shadwell Street

B192RH

Newtown

B193TH

Newtown

B193AL

Newtown

B64DN

St Stephens Street

B22ET

St Stephens Street

B46HH

Newtown

B22HT

St Stephens Street

B192AJ

Austin Lane

B192LE

Kensington Street

B192UG

Farm Croft

B193NF

Lower Tower Street

B193TG

New Summer Street

B46HZ

Clive Passage

B47BZ

Lancaster Street

B991DH

Newtown

B22QB

Newtown

B22US

St Stephens Street

B47AD

St Stephens Street

B12WZ

St Stephens Street

B991DE

Newtown

B64HZ

New Town Row

B47BT

Staniforth Street

B193SG

Lower Loveday Street

B192HE

Great King Street North

B192HF

Sunridge Avenue

B193ES

Stainsby Avenue

B193PY

Hospital Street

B193QL

Summer Lane

B46LE

Princip Street

B47DN

Staniforth Street

B64NF

Miller Street

B64NH

Miller Street

B64JX

Miller Street

B22DF

St Stephens Street

B22NQ

St Stephens Street

B22RS

Newtown

B22WP

St Stephens Street

B192AB

Newtown

B193PU

Hospital Street

B22AE

Newtown

B22BJ

St Stephens Street

B22AD

St Stephens Street

B22JG

St Stephens Street

B32DU

St Stephens Street

B22HA

St Stephens Street

B54YF

St Stephens Street

B22EH

Newtown

B186FD

Newtown

B64UP

High Street

B69ER

St Stephens Street

B22NE

Newtown

B192LA

Porchester Street

B193LD

Bond Street

B193LS

Hampton Street

B193QD

Henrietta Street

B193TE

New Summer Street

B64TH

Parliament Street

B46WZ

St Stephens Street

B186EJ

Barr Street

Data Sources

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