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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 233 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.7% 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 17 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
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.7%
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

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 in North Central & Dartmouth Circus 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 North Central & Dartmouth Circus 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 North Central & Dartmouth Circus over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced3£90,000
Flats17£296,250

10 years median price trend in North Central & Dartmouth Circus

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus.

All postcodes in North Central & Dartmouth Circus

B46JZ

Price Street

B46LQ

Shadwell Street

B55RG

Andover Street

B64DA

Aston Road North

B47QE

St Stephens Street

B69DN

St Stephens Street

B192QB

New John Street West

B64AP

Aston Brook Street East

B12HX

St Stephens Street

B47UL

Bordesley & Highgate

B991AF

Newtown

B991AX

Newtown

B46FH

Masshouse Lane

B192QA

Attenborough Close

B193BU

Mosborough Crescent

B46HW

Old Snow Hill

B55LS

Meriden Street

B64EA

Aston Road North

B64HG

New Town Row

B64TA

Leatherhead Close

B991DJ

Newtown

B47DW

Aston Street

B74JY

Nechells

B47FE

Lancaster Street

B32ZZ

St Stephens Street

B55RS

Fazeley Street

B991DN

Newtown

B47ET

Aston Street

B24QB

St Stephens Street

B46EY

Shadwell Street

B192NZ

Geach Street

B192YD

Hospital Street

B193LU

Hampton Street

B193NR

Brearley Street

B193NS

Brearley Street

B193QU

St Georges Street

B193XL

Milford Croft

B46LP

Shadwell Street

B74LE

Duddeston Manor Road

B46NL

St Stephens Street

B25HX

St Stephens Street

B74AT

Dartmouth Middleway

B47WB

St Stephens Street

B47AE

St Stephens Street

B22BN

Newtown

B22DB

Newtown

B47PS

Jennens Road

B193AX

Mosborough Crescent

B55AD

Fox Street

B192NT

Summer Croft

B192XU

Hospital Street

B193SN

Cliveland Street

B46LL

Shadwell Street

B64QZ

New Town Row

B74AA

Richard Street

B74LF

Dovey Tower

B193HL

Howard Street

B22QZ

Newtown

B64PZ

Phillips Street

B22FP

St Stephens Street

B74RE

Vauxhall Road

B46NR

Loveday Street

B47UJ

Aston Street

B74BF

Holt Street

B22LP

Newtown

B55RE

Bordesley & Highgate

B193JY

Newtown

B22HH

St Stephens Street

B22BS

St Stephens Street

B22EX

Newtown

B46FR

Masshouse Lane

B193UL

New John Street West

B193LB

Bond Street

B193BB

Great Hampton Row

B46HU

Clive Passage

B47AT

Lancaster Street

B74BB

Faraday Wharf

B64AH

Chester Street

B193HP

Howard Street

B74BG

Holt Street

B47AS

Bagot Street

B64EY

Pritchett Street

B64LH

Aston Road

B55RH

New Canal Street

B193QA

Newtown

B46RP

Corporation Street

B991AB

Newtown

B193PL

Newtown

B22ZE

St Stephens Street

B193NY

Hatchett Street

B192XZ

Hospital Street

B193HU

Buckingham Street

B46GQ

Lower Loveday Street

B55QD

Barn Street

B64PT

Phillips Street

B74ER

Heneage Place

B22NU

Newtown

B991AJ

Newtown

B193QZ

Hospital Street

B32DW

St Stephens Street

Data Sources

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