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North Central & Dartmouth Circus

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About

North Central and Dartmouth Circus sit on the northern edge of Birmingham city centre, where the inner ring road meets routes heading out of town. The area contains a mix of housing, small workshops, offices and street-level retail, with frequent bus corridors and pedestrian links into the centre. Dartmouth Circus itself functions as a major traffic gyratory and the point where the short motorway that leads north from the city begins; that route’s wide single-carriageway profile is a visible marker of postwar road planning here. Local blocks include short terraces, mid-rise commercial buildings and parcels of land that have seen phased redevelopment over recent decades.

On foot the area feels utilitarian: businesses that serve the city arrive here for easy vehicle access and practical space, while secondary shopping and takeaways cater to commuters and nearby residents. Small green pockets and tree-lined streets sit between built plots, and cycle routes run parallel to the main road corridors. Movement and access define the neighbourhood, with frequent bus services and short walks to central rail and tram interchanges.

Area overview

On average North Central & Dartmouth Circus has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 233 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 43.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. There are 10 schools in North Central & Dartmouth Circus: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 5 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). North Central & Dartmouth Circus is home to around 16,085 people, with a population density of about 5,024.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
233
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Central & Dartmouth Circus Population
16,085
Population density
5,024.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.86(+153%)
Shoplifting
44.2(+408%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.63(+210%)
Vehicle crime
21.45(+229%)
Other theft
19.96(+251%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
4,213
26.19%
British
3,439
21.38%
Indian
1,387
8.62%
Caribbean
1,047
6.51%
Bangladeshi
915
5.69%
Total population: 16,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
6,165
45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,527
25.74%
No qualifications
1,700
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
7.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
816
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 13,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,367
37.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,193
32.56%
Other social rented
485
13.24%
Owns with a mortgage
239
6.52%
Owns outright
225
6.14%
Total households: 3,664

Property prices in North Central & Dartmouth Circus

Median price£263,125
Price per sq ft£489
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £335K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £263,125 (about £489 per square foot) in North Central & Dartmouth Circus area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £500,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats27£265,000£496
Terraced1£150,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Central & Dartmouth Circus

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£150,000£101,500
2017£155,000£95,750
2018£175,000£115,000
2019£165,500£121,500
2020£160,000£140,000
2021£228,000£151,000
2022£285,425£174,000
2023£334,650£150,000
2024£245,000£184,250
2025£280,875£90,000
2026£235,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£286£95
2017£310£101
2018£318£136
2019£309£117
2020£292£161
2021£446£151
2022£486£184
2023£452£138
2024£460£177
2025£458£149
2026£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Central & Dartmouth Circus in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about North Central & Dartmouth Circus

Is North Central & Dartmouth Circus safe?

North Central & Dartmouth Circus records about 233 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Central & Dartmouth Circus?

The median sale price in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £263,125 (about £489 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Central & Dartmouth Circus?

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has 5 primary schools (3 Good) and 5 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North Central & Dartmouth Circus?

North Central & Dartmouth Circus scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Central & Dartmouth Circus sits around rank 6,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Central & Dartmouth Circus?

The average household income in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is around £37,783 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B193HS

Buckingham Street

B991BZ

Newtown

B22UR

St Stephens Street

B64BS

Mill Street

B55RT

Fazeley Street

B22RJ

Newtown

B192NZ

Geach Street

B74EW

Francis Street

B22UW

St Stephens Street

B193SP

Hanley Street

B46QB

Corporation Street

B22NQ

St Stephens Street

B65BU

Gillespie Croft

B22GL

St Stephens Street

B193XQ

Aldgate Grove

B22HL

St Stephens Street

B991BQ

Newtown

B22XR

St Stephens Street

B47AS

Bagot Street

B22FF

Newtown

B22QZ

Newtown

B55QA

Bordesley Street

B22LP

Newtown

B47DA

Aston Street

B991BU

Newtown

B193TD

Ward Street

B64TA

Leatherhead Close

B991AX

Newtown

B991BN

Newtown

B22QP

St Stephens Street

B64DS

Aston Road North

B193PE

New John Street West

B46FW

Shadwell Street

B74BG

Holt Street

B193HN

Howard Street

B22WT

Newtown

B55LR

Meriden Street

B13PF

St Stephens Street

B192QA

Attenborough Close

B46PH

Corporation Street

B64QZ

New Town Row

B46FH

Masshouse Lane

B47AU

Moland Street

B46NL

St Stephens Street

B47EJ

The Aston Triangle

B22NZ

St Stephens Street

B193XE

Aldgate Grove

B74HN

Northumberland Street

B55QH

Pickford Street

B991DD

Newtown

B192NL

Hospital Street

B74JD

Forster Street

B74EU

Barrack Street

B193XJ

Brearley Street

B193UJ

Uxbridge Street

B22UE

St Stephens Street

B47FH

Pitt Street

B22UN

Newtown

B46SE

Corporation Street

B991DL

Newtown

B22AY

St Stephens Street

B64JB

Brewery Street

B55PH

Bordesley Street

B55RX

Fazeley Street

B193TE

New Summer Street

B46BS

Corporation Street

B22YB

St Stephens Street

B64AY

Newtown

B46HB

Little Shadwell Street

B193AJ

Cliveland Street

B22UQ

St Stephens Street

B22ZF

Newtown

B47FN

Newtown

B47DJ

Lancaster Circus Queensway

B192XU

Hospital Street

B46RG

Corporation Street

B22NJ

St Stephens Street

B22DQ

St Stephens Street

B74HY

Windsor Street South

B55RR

Fazeley Street

B64NF

Miller Street

B74ER

Heneage Place

B55JU

Bartholomew Row

B22LN

Newtown

B22UL

Newtown

B193JH

Great Hampton Row

B22PD

St Stephens Street

B193JB

Buckingham Street

B55RB

New Canal Street

B193JY

Newtown

B74LA

Finstall Close

B193UL

New John Street West

B47BY

Lancaster Street

B46FP

Masshouse Lane

B193XP

Uxbridge Street

B74BN

Holt Street

B22LG

Newtown

B47LR

Dale End

B64PZ

Phillips Street

B193PS

Henrietta Street