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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

B193HH

Newtown

B193PD

New John Street West

B32WX

St Stephens Street

B55QB

Barn Street

B64AU

Nechells

B64DY

Avenue Road

B64TQ

Rudgewick Croft

B192RT

Milton Street

B193JH

Great Hampton Row

B193ND

New John Street West

B193NH

Lower Tower Street

B193XJ

Brearley Street

B22HY

St Stephens Street

B22PD

St Stephens Street

B22YG

St Stephens Street

B46FP

Masshouse Lane

B46TF

Corporation Street

B65DE

Park Lane

B192JX

Porchester Street

B193AY

Great Hampton Row

B193NT

Brearley Street

B193SB

Cliveland Street

B193XB

Hospital Street

B46NP

Loveday Street

B46FQ

Masshouse Lane

B46HY

St Chads Queensway

B47BN

Staniforth Street

B47LX

Dalton Street

B64BS

Mill Street

B991AA

Newtown

B22WT

Newtown

B22ZA

Newtown

B22PH

St Stephens Street

B192SH

Newtown

B22WA

St Stephens Street

B193LE

Constitution Hill

B22HL

St Stephens Street

B22HX

St Stephens Street

B46AT

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46FW

Shadwell Street

B46HJ

Shadwell Street

B55JN

Masshouse Plaza

B56DT

Digbeth

B65BA

Aldersea Drive

B74EJ

Jennens Road

B193SU

Cecil Street

B193SH

Cliveland Street

B22YD

St Stephens Street

B74BP

Holt Street

B991AH

Newtown

B193XD

Hospital Street

B193PA

Lower Tower Street

B46HF

St Stephens Street

B47WR

St Stephens Street

B47DQ

St Stephens Street

B47NJ

Dale End

B47UH

Aston Street

B47XE

Curzon Street

B64AB

St Stephens Street

B64AN

Whitehouse Street

B64SL

Elkington Street

B193TN

Newtown

B22FR

St Stephens Street

B46FY

Masshouse Lane

B47AZ

Bagot Street

B55TH

Allison Street

B74AX

Heneage Street West

B74EP

Barrack Street

B193RZ

Summer Lane

B46FL

Masshouse Lane

B55JL

Masshouse Plaza

B55RA

New Canal Street

B65BY

Estone Walk

B193AJ

Cliveland Street

B193AL

Newtown

B193SA

Summer Lane

B193TH

Newtown

B193XH

Uxbridge Street

B22HT

St Stephens Street

B46HA

Shadwell Street

B46HH

Newtown

B46LN

Princip Street

B47EJ

The Aston Triangle

B47LA

The Priory Queensway

B47QD

Grosvenor Street

B64BE

Chester Street

B64DN

St Stephens Street

B193XG

Aldgate Grove

B22QP

St Stephens Street

B22UX

St Stephens Street

B22WG

St Stephens Street

B46HG

Bath Street

B47DZ

Aston Street

B74AZ

Ashted Lock

B74HW

St James' Place

B12WZ

St Stephens Street

B193QY

St George's Street

B22QB

Newtown

B22US

St Stephens Street

B46HZ

Clive Passage

Data Sources

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