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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

B46HF

St Stephens Street

B47WR

St Stephens Street

B64AB

St Stephens Street

B47XE

Curzon Street

B193XD

Hospital Street

B47UH

Aston Street

B64SL

Elkington Street

B47DQ

St Stephens Street

B193PA

Lower Tower Street

B47NJ

Dale End

B193RZ

Summer Lane

B55JL

Masshouse Plaza

B55RA

New Canal Street

B55TH

Allison Street

B22GX

Newtown

B22HB

St Stephens Street

B22HP

Newtown

B22HQ

St Stephens Street

B22HZ

St Stephens Street

B22JA

St Stephens Street

B22JL

St Stephens Street

B22JN

St Stephens Street

B22JQ

Newtown

B22JW

St Stephens Street

B22LE

St Stephens Street

B22LF

Newtown

B22LH

Newtown

B22LJ

Newtown

B22LX

St Stephens Street

B22NF

St Stephens Street

B22NS

Newtown

B22PB

St Stephens Street

B22PQ

St Stephens Street

B22QU

Newtown

B22RL

St Stephens Street

B22UH

St Stephens Street

B22UJ

St Stephens Street

B22UN

Newtown

B22UR

St Stephens Street

B22UU

Newtown

B22UW

St Stephens Street

B22UX

St Stephens Street

B22WA

St Stephens Street

B22WF

Newtown

B22WX

St Stephens Street

B22WY

St Stephens Street

B22XD

St Stephens Street

B22XE

Newtown

B22XF

Newtown

B22XL

Newtown

B22XN

St Stephens Street

B22XS

St Stephens Street

B22YA

St Stephens Street

B22YB

St Stephens Street

B22YD

St Stephens Street

B22YG

St Stephens Street

B22YH

St Stephens Street

B22YJ

St Stephens Street

B22YL

St Stephens Street

B22YR

St Stephens Street

B22YW

St Stephens Street

B22ZA

Newtown

B22ZF

Newtown

B22ZQ

Newtown

B24UY

St Stephens Street

B24WJ

St Stephens Street

B193HT

Buckingham Street

B193QY

St George's Street

B193RD

New Summer Street

B22BE

St Stephens Street

B22BP

St Stephens Street

B22BY

St Stephens Street

B22EF

St Stephens Street

B22EN

St Stephens Street

B22FB

St Stephens Street

B22FD

Newtown

B22FF

Newtown

B22FJ

St Stephens Street

B22FL

Newtown

B193TN

Newtown

B22AT

Newtown

B74EP

Barrack Street

B22EA

St Stephens Street

B46FY

Masshouse Lane

B74AX

Heneage Street West

B47AZ

Bagot Street

B22FR

St Stephens Street

B991BQ

Newtown

B991DG

Newtown

B991AQ

St Stephens Street

B22EB

Newtown

B65BY

Estone Walk

B46FL

Masshouse Lane

B22ER

St Stephens Street

B193AJ

Cliveland Street

B193SA

Summer Lane

B193XH

Uxbridge Street

B46HG

Bath Street

B46LN

Princip Street

B47EJ

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Data Sources

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