Postcode B1 1QF is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The median sale price in Newtown is £191,250 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,250 and £272,750. The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Phillips Street Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 396 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B1 1QF.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B1 1QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Yellow Park | Small | Walking directions to Yellow Park |
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 (about £199 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 10 | £275,500 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £186,250 | £337 |
| Terraced | 8 | £182,500 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £95,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £140,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £114,500 | £127,500 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £228,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £302,000 | £179,000 |
| 2023 | £334,663 | £173,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £162,250 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £157,500 |
| 2026 | £190,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £148 | £90 |
| 2017 | £307 | £106 |
| 2018 | £318 | £129 |
| 2019 | £149 | £127 |
| 2020 | £276 | £136 |
| 2021 | £446 | £139 |
| 2022 | £485 | £182 |
| 2023 | £453 | £177 |
| 2024 | £460 | £172 |
| 2025 | £395 | £161 |
| 2026 | £249 | £171 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the B1 1QF postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Aston Manor Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2017. | |
Aston Manor Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chilwell Croft Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2019. | |
Chilwell Croft Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jan 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Newtown Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
Newtown Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B1 1QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0.2 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B1 1QF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rasheda Begum
Newtown - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B1 1QF records about 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B1 1QF in Newtown is £191,250 (about £199 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B1 1QF, including Aston Manor Academy (Outstanding), Chilwell Croft Academy (Good) and Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B1 1QF is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,228 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B1 1QF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B1 1QF is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).