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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

B55LG

Curzon Street

B55RF

Benacre Drive

B55RT

Fazeley Street

B64DW

Holland Road West

B64TB

Sutton Street

B192YF

Hospital Street

B192YU

Bridge Street West

B193NP

Brearley Close

B22LE

St Stephens Street

B22NN

Newtown

B22QD

Newtown

B64TD

Parliament Street

B64XA

High Street

B192NX

Geach Street

B22LX

St Stephens Street

B22GZ

Newtown

B22JN

St Stephens Street

B47BA

Bagot Street

B47NE

Corporation Street

B64HU

New Town Row

B64RU

Aston Brook Street

B64EH

New John Street

B69FB

St Stephens Street

B192NS

Hockley Close

B193BE

Newtown

B193HJ

Howard Street

B193JA

Great Hampton Row

B193NB

New John Street West

B46ET

Newtown

B46QG

Corporation Street

B47BP

Staniforth Street

B55PJ

Bordesley Street

B22YJ

St Stephens Street

B193BP

Unett Street

B22NG

St Stephens Street

B22YA

St Stephens Street

B32PY

St Stephens Street

B32QN

St Stephens Street

B47QE

St Stephens Street

B55TJ

Allison Street

B64PJ

Bracebridge Street

B64UJ

Dunsfold Croft

B69DZ

St Stephens Street

B74NE

Kellett Road

B74HA

Barrack Street

B193BA

Uxbridge Street

B193JX

Bond Street

B193RD

New Summer Street

B193UY

Tower Street

B22FL

Newtown

B46DR

Fountain Court

B46NH

Steelhouse Lane

B55BL

Bordesley Street

B55PL

Bordesley Street

B64HN

Blews Street

B74DA

Great Lister Street

B74JD

Forster Street

B74NA

Avenue Road

B193RR

Tower Street

B192SS

Newtown Shopping Centre

B22HZ

St Stephens Street

B22YW

St Stephens Street

B47BD

Cardigan Street

B47XG

Cardigan Street

B64PP

Salstar Close

B22PN

Newtown

B22YR

St Stephens Street

B193BS

Hadfield Croft

B193PS

Henrietta Street

B193UN

Uxbridge Street

B22HP

Newtown

B32LB

St Stephens Street

B32QW

St Stephens Street

B55LY

Meriden Street

B47BY

Lancaster Street

B47DR

Staniforth Street

B47WN

St Stephens Street

B64EX

Pritchett Street

B64HA

New Town Row

B64NT

Moorsom Street

B64TF

Park Lane

B64TG

Boxhill Close

B74LT

Adams Street

B193BD

Hanley Street

B22HQ

St Stephens Street

B22QF

St Stephens Street

B46LR

Shadwell Street

B46RN

Newtown

B74LA

Finstall Close

B193QN

Buckingham Street

B193UW

Uxbridge Street

B22GL

St Stephens Street

B22PL

St Stephens Street

B22UG

St Stephens Street

B32UZ

St Stephens Street

B46DH

Whittall Street

B46GG

Ladywood

B46QS

Corporation Street

B47BG

Bagot Street

B47FX

Nechells

Data Sources

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