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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

B46FJ

Masshouse Lane

B47AU

Moland Street

B47BL

Staniforth Street

B74EU

Barrack Street

B74HN

Northumberland Street

B193XE

Aldgate Grove

B22JX

St Stephens Street

B22LD

St Stephens Street

B22NP

St Stephens Street

B22RJ

Newtown

B22ZH

Newtown

B193XQ

Aldgate Grove

B22FW

St Stephens Street

B22NJ

St Stephens Street

B22NW

Newtown

B46QF

Corporation Street

B47BW

Staniforth Street

B64AG

Avenue Road

B74DE

Lord Street

B193ST

Cecil Street

B22HF

St Stephens Street

B22LH

Newtown

B22WB

Newtown

B32BY

St Stephens Street

B47ER

Gosta Green

B54UT

St Stephens Street

B22LQ

Newtown

B22QJ

St Stephens Street

B22YY

St Stephens Street

B46GS

Ladywood

B47EA

Aston Street

B55PG

Bordesley Street

B64AX

Newtown

B193RG

Summer Lane

B22RQ

St Stephens Street

B46LS

Shadwell Street

B55LR

Meriden Street

B65BW

Upper Sutton Street

B12AB

St Stephens Street

B193HD

Mott Street

B193SD

Newtown

B22AB

St Stephens Street

B22FS

St Stephens Street

B22FY

St Stephens Street

B22JJ

St Stephens Street

B22JP

St Stephens Street

B22LG

Newtown

B22PW

St Stephens Street

B22UL

Newtown

B64DU

Aston Road North

B74RB

Vauxhall Road

B192NP

Geach Street

B192NY

Geach Street

B192YP

Frankfort Street

B22GY

Newtown

B22HE

St Stephens Street

B22LB

St Stephens Street

B32ZX

St Stephens Street

B46AY

St Stephens Street

B46GR

Price Street

B46JU

Lench Street

B55JW

Etna Street

B64HL

Manchester Street

B64JB

Brewery Street

B65BD

Clifton Close

B74RF

Vauxhall Road

B192YH

Frankfort Street

B46BN

Colmore Circus Queensway

B46NB

Dalton Street

B47FN

Newtown

B64NG

Miller Street

B74BN

Holt Street

B192QE

Newtown

B192QH

Chilwell Croft

B192YT

Bridge Street West

B193HE

Mott Street

B193SR

Summer Lane

B22UE

St Stephens Street

B55RR

Fazeley Street

B55SE

Fazeley Street

B991DB

Newtown

B991DD

Newtown

B991DF

Newtown

B991DG

Newtown

B991DQ

Newtown

B991DS

Newtown

B991DW

St Stephens Street

B991AL

Newtown

B991AP

St Stephens Street

B991AQ

St Stephens Street

B991AR

St Stephens Street

B991AS

Newtown

B991AT

Newtown

B991AU

Newtown

B991AY

Newtown

B991AZ

Newtown

B991BA

Newtown

B991BD

Newtown

B991BG

Newtown

B991BH

Newtown

Data Sources

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