Postcode B18 6EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hockley & Jewellery Quarter area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year. The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from B18 6EJ.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B18 6EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.4 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.2 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,600 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £288,000 | £395 |
| Terraced | 8 | £195,000 | £181 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £186,250 | £337 |
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 | £235,500 | £210,000 |
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 | £398 | £161 |
| 2026 | £328 | £171 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 6EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr 2025 | Flat 3, Findings Courtyard, 119 - 123, Branston Street, Birmingham, B18 6BA | Flats | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, Findings Courtyard, 119 - 123, Branston Street, Birmingham, B18 6BA | Flats | Freehold | £104,956 | |
| 06 May 2026 | Apartment 64, New Hampton Lofts, 90, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6EU | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Apartment 19, New Hampton Lofts, 90, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6EU | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Apartment 50, New Hampton Lofts, 90, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6EU | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 |
In the B18 6EJ postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 6EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Birmingham, B18 6AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Joy Express | 120 Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Joy Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
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 B18 6EJ, 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 B18 6EJ records about 182 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B18 6EJ in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 6EJ, including Values Academy (Inadequate), Arc Oakbridge School (Good) and St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 6EJ is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 297 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 6EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,244 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 B18 6EJ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).