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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 241 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
241
Deprivation level
10/10
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
114.98(+201%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.11(+121%)
Vehicle crime
23.33(+254%)
Other theft
19.95(+248%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.4(+171%)
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 20 recent sales, the median property price is £178,750 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.

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
Detached1£120,000
Flats11£208,000
Semi-Detached1£192,500
Terraced7£165,000

10 years median price trend in Newtown

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

All postcodes in Newtown

B991AZ

Newtown

B991BA

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B991BD

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B991BG

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B991BH

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B991BJ

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B991BN

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B991BP

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B991BR

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B991BS

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B991BU

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B991BX

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B991BY

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B991BZ

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B12HX

St Stephens Street

B22JL

St Stephens Street

B22LN

Newtown

B22NA

St Stephens Street

B192PX

Summer Lane

B192PY

Newtown

B193DL

Hockley Street

B193DP

Hockley Street

B193DS

Barr Street

B193HL

Howard Street

B22BS

St Stephens Street

B22BY

St Stephens Street

B22DA

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B22DF

St Stephens Street

B22DL

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B22DQ

St Stephens Street

B22EA

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B22EE

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B22EF

St Stephens Street

B22EH

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B22EN

St Stephens Street

B22EP

St Stephens Street

B22ES

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B22ET

St Stephens Street

B22EX

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B22FB

St Stephens Street

B22FF

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B24UY

St Stephens Street

B24WJ

St Stephens Street

B193HN

Howard Street

B193HP

Howard Street

B193HS

Buckingham Street

B193HT

Buckingham Street

B22AD

St Stephens Street

B22AE

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B22AJ

St Stephens Street

B22AN

St Stephens Street

B22AT

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B22AY

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B22BB

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B22BE

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B22BJ

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B22BP

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B22JE

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B22LJ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.