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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

B47AP

Curzon Street

B65BP

Aldersea Drive

B64ZZ

Newtown

B46NY

Whittall Street

B47AG

Bagot Street

B47BS

Staniforth Street

B192NU

Guild Croft

B46FF

Exchange Square

B64AE

Chester Street

B64DS

Aston Road North

B74DQ

Lord Street

B991BY

Newtown

B64AY

Newtown

B65DD

Park Lane

B69EH

St Stephens Street

B54BP

Ladywood

B47DX

Corporation Street

B193SJ

Lowe Street

B22HR

St Stephens Street

B46NA

Lancaster Street

B47DU

James Watt Queensway

B22LR

St Stephens Street

B22JF

St Stephens Street

B22JB

St Stephens Street

B64TN

Pool Street

B46FE

Ladywood

B192AG

Alma Street

B193LG

Hampton Street

B47DS

Aston Road

B65BE

Tower Road

B193XE

Aldgate Grove

B47AU

Moland Street

B47AY

Bagot Street

B65BX

Rosefield Croft

B74HN

Northumberland Street

B46FX

Lower Loveday Street

B47XJ

Belmont Row

B55RB

New Canal Street

B991BU

Newtown

B991AU

Newtown

B74DB

Nechells

B55QA

Bordesley Street

B55JP

Masshouse Plaza

B55JH

Park Street

B47NE

Corporation Street

B46QA

Corporation Street

B46FT

Moor Street Queensway

B193UY

Tower Street

B193QH

William Street North

B192SA

Newtown

B193NL

Lower Tower Street

B193SP

Hanley Street

B22QE

St Stephens Street

B64AS

Hubert Street

B22HN

St Stephens Street

B69EU

St Stephens Street

B32RU

St Stephens Street

B22HD

Newtown

B22JX

St Stephens Street

B991BA

Newtown

B22LD

St Stephens Street

B22RJ

Newtown

B22ZH

Newtown

B47BL

Staniforth Street

B991DP

Newtown

B46FJ

Masshouse Lane

B22NP

St Stephens Street

B74EU

Barrack Street

B193ST

Cecil Street

B193XQ

Aldgate Grove

B47ER

Gosta Green

B74DE

Lord Street

B22NJ

St Stephens Street

B192SF

Newtown

B46QF

Corporation Street

B22FW

St Stephens Street

B22NW

Newtown

B64AG

Avenue Road

B47BW

Staniforth Street

B22WB

Newtown

B32BY

St Stephens Street

B991BD

Newtown

B22HF

St Stephens Street

B54UT

St Stephens Street

B193JB

Buckingham Street

B193RG

Summer Lane

B46LS

Shadwell Street

B55LR

Meriden Street

B55PG

Bordesley Street

B65BW

Upper Sutton Street

B22YY

St Stephens Street

B991AZ

Newtown

B22RQ

St Stephens Street

B22UZ

St Stephens Street

B22BZ

St Stephens Street

B46GS

Ladywood

B991BN

Newtown

B47EA

Aston Street

B22QJ

St Stephens Street

B22UQ

St Stephens Street

Data Sources

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