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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 28 recent sales, the median property price is £263,125 in North Central & Dartmouth Circus area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £500,400.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Central & Dartmouth Circus over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats27£265,000£5,182
Terraced1£150,000£2,679

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

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

B193AL

Newtown

B47LR

Dale End

B64PZ

Phillips Street

B193PS

Henrietta Street

B22FJ

St Stephens Street

B64DW

Holland Road West

B22QN

St Stephens Street

B22LF

Newtown

B64LH

Aston Road

B193BP

Unett Street

B193NB

New John Street West

B991BG

Newtown

B47DR

Staniforth Street

B32BY

St Stephens Street

B991DS

Newtown

B193HU

Buckingham Street

B22BY

St Stephens Street

B22JG

St Stephens Street

B32PY

St Stephens Street

B22WX

St Stephens Street

B64EA

Aston Road North

B32WX

St Stephens Street

B192NN

Newtown

B64HP

New Town Row

B22XD

St Stephens Street

B47NE

Corporation Street

B991DQ

Newtown

B74AA

Richard Street

B64DN

St Stephens Street

B55QD

Barn Street

B22XE

Newtown

B64NH

Miller Street

B46HW

Old Snow Hill

B192QH

Chilwell Croft

B991AH

Newtown

B193NF

Lower Tower Street

B991AQ

St Stephens Street

B32XX

St Stephens Street

B74NA

Avenue Road

B193JN

Great Hampton Row

B47AG

Bagot Street

B47DS

Aston Road

B64PQ

Shefford Road

B22QF

St Stephens Street

B46QF

Corporation Street

B74LE

Duddeston Manor Road

B46LR

Shadwell Street

B22PN

Newtown

B47BN

Staniforth Street

B22YR

St Stephens Street

B47BA

Bagot Street

B94BA

Montague Street

B64UH

Chilworth Close

B55JP

Masshouse Plaza

B22FL

Newtown

B193TH

Newtown

B22PJ

Newtown

B47PS

Jennens Road

B47BL

Staniforth Street

B22UU

Newtown

B192SW

Alma Street

B47UP

Aston Street

B22AE

Newtown

B47UL

Bordesley & Highgate

B12AB

St Stephens Street

B22LH

Newtown

B65BE

Tower Road

B32DU

St Stephens Street

B193QG

Summer Lane

B55JF

Masshouse Plaza

B47RQ

Belmont Row

B22YH

St Stephens Street

B46HZ

Clive Passage

B55RF

Benacre Drive

B22JW

St Stephens Street

B46NY

Whittall Street

B193XB

Hospital Street

B991AT

Newtown

B193SA

Summer Lane

B47AR

Lancaster Street

B46LP

Shadwell Street

B47LX

Dalton Street

B193QY

St George's Street

B55QS

New Bartholomew Street

B24UY

St Stephens Street

B192YT

Bridge Street West

B46GQ

Lower Loveday Street

B47BD

Cardigan Street

B55RH

New Canal Street

Data Sources

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