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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 235 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
235
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
99.16(+159%)
Shoplifting
54.09(+518%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.3(+123%)
Vehicle crime
21.7(+229%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.39(+198%)
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 15 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in North Central & Dartmouth Circus 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 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
Flats11£162,500
Terraced4£179,500

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

B991BQ

Newtown

B991BT

Newtown

B22JW

St Stephens Street

B193QA

Newtown

B22HB

St Stephens Street

B46HU

Clive Passage

B47AS

Bagot Street

B47AT

Lancaster Street

B55RH

New Canal Street

B64AH

Chester Street

B64EY

Pritchett Street

B64LH

Aston Road

B74BB

Faraday Wharf

B74BG

Holt Street

B22ZE

St Stephens Street

B193BB

Great Hampton Row

B193NY

Hatchett Street

B193PL

Newtown

B22QU

Newtown

B46RP

Corporation Street

B55JH

Park Street

B991AB

Newtown

B193QZ

Hospital Street

B192XZ

Hospital Street

B22NU

Newtown

B32DW

St Stephens Street

B64PT

Phillips Street

B991AJ

Newtown

B193JJ

Great Hampton Row

B22PJ

Newtown

B47DT

Corporation Street

B47EL

Jennens Road

B47XL

Lawley Middleway

B55QH

Pickford Street

B55RD

Andover Street

B65BU

Gillespie Croft

B64ES

Pritchett Street

B67XX

Newtown

B74EN

Great Brook Street

B991AE

Newtown

B13PJ

St Stephens Street

B22GN

St Stephens Street

B22QS

St Stephens Street

B192SW

Alma Street

B193HU

Buckingham Street

B24QD

St Stephens Street

B46DF

Printing House Street

B46GQ

Lower Loveday Street

B46RL

Ladywood

B46TB

Corporation Street

B47LR

Dale End

B55AE

Fox Street

B55QD

Barn Street

B55QX

New Canal Street

B64RG

St Stephens Street

B69EZ

St Stephens Street

B74ER

Heneage Place

B193NG

Summer Lane

B22YB

St Stephens Street

B46AE

St Stephens Street

B46QB

Corporation Street

B47DL

Aston Street

B55JU

Bartholomew Row

B47EH

Aston Street

B55JR

Jennens Road

B64NE

Bracebridge Street

B74HY

Windsor Street South

B193JL

Great Hampton Row

B193QG

Summer Lane

B22NS

Newtown

B24JU

St Stephens Street

B46HB

Little Shadwell Street

B46QT

Corporation Street

B46RG

Corporation Street

B46WG

St Stephens Street

B47DJ

Lancaster Circus Queensway

B55PN

Bordesley Street

B64LD

New John Street

B192QD

Lount Walk

B193AU

Mosborough Crescent

B22LF

Newtown

B22RU

Newtown

B22UN

Newtown

B22YH

St Stephens Street

B22ZQ

Newtown

B46BS

Corporation Street

B46ER

St Stephens Street

B46NS

Princip Street

B55PH

Bordesley Street

B56DR

Digbeth

B74AG

Heneage Street West

B991AG

Newtown

B193RH

Newtown

B22GT

St Stephens Street

B22GX

Newtown

B22XL

Newtown

B57PJ

St Stephens Street

B47BX

Coleshill Street

B47NR

Ladywood

B47XF

St Stephens Street

Data Sources

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