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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

B47LA

The Priory Queensway

B64BE

Chester Street

B74HW

St James' Place

B47DZ

Aston Street

B22WG

St Stephens Street

B193XG

Aldgate Grove

B22QP

St Stephens Street

B74AZ

Ashted Lock

B47RQ

Belmont Row

B47QD

Grosvenor Street

B46HA

Shadwell Street

B193TH

Newtown

B193AL

Newtown

B64DN

St Stephens Street

B22ET

St Stephens Street

B46HH

Newtown

B22HT

St Stephens Street

B193NF

Lower Tower Street

B193TG

New Summer Street

B46HZ

Clive Passage

B46UD

Corporation Street

B55QS

New Bartholomew Street

B74BL

Woodcock Street

B47BZ

Lancaster Street

B991DH

Newtown

B22QB

Newtown

B22US

St Stephens Street

B47AD

St Stephens Street

B74AJ

Dartmouth Middleway

B12WZ

St Stephens Street

B991DE

Newtown

B64HZ

New Town Row

B46NE

Newton Street

B47BT

Staniforth Street

B193SG

Lower Loveday Street

B193PY

Hospital Street

B193QL

Summer Lane

B46LE

Princip Street

B47DN

Staniforth Street

B64BA

Hubert Street

B64NF

Miller Street

B64NH

Miller Street

B74DW

Windsor Street

B64JX

Miller Street

B22DF

St Stephens Street

B22NQ

St Stephens Street

B22RS

Newtown

B22WP

St Stephens Street

B192AB

Newtown

B193PU

Hospital Street

B22AE

Newtown

B22BJ

St Stephens Street

B22AD

St Stephens Street

B22JG

St Stephens Street

B32DU

St Stephens Street

B22HA

St Stephens Street

B47XP

Lawley Middleway

B47UP

Aston Street

B65BZ

Tower Road

B46FN

Masshouse Lane

B54YF

St Stephens Street

B22EH

Newtown

B69ER

St Stephens Street

B22NE

Newtown

B192LA

Porchester Street

B193LD

Bond Street

B193LS

Hampton Street

B193QD

Henrietta Street

B193TE

New Summer Street

B55JT

Albert Street

B55SA

River Street

B94BA

Montague Street

B47DF

Aston Street

B46WZ

St Stephens Street

B74EW

Francis Street

B32EB

St Stephens Street

B74AS

Dartmouth Middleway

B193TD

Ward Street

B991BX

Newtown

B22LN

Newtown

B46NF

Newton Street

B12LA

St Stephens Street

B33YN

St Stephens Street

B74ES

Nechells

B22WE

St Stephens Street

B47BJ

Staniforth Street

B192QJ

New Town Row

B193NX

Hatchett Street

B33YA

St Stephens Street

B991BG

Newtown

B192PX

Summer Lane

B64UH

Chilworth Close

B74HZ

Windsor Street South

B46FS

Masshouse Lane

B47AH

Bagot Street

B192AD

Porchester Street

B74LB

Felsted Way

B47NA

Corporation Street

B22NA

St Stephens Street

B22XR

St Stephens Street

Data Sources

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