Postcode B19 2AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year. The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.
Lozells East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Lozells East has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B19 2AJ.
Lozells East near B19 2AJ 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 4 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) |
| 0.9 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
| 0.2 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street 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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 103, Guildford Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 7, 8, St Stephens Drive, Birmingham, B19 2NG | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 109, Porchester Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LT | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 28, Porchester Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 44, Porchester Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LU | Terraced | Freehold | £102,600 |
In the B19 2AJ postcode area, located within Lozells East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.1 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Zinda Bazar | Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HF | Walking directions to Zinda Bazar |
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 B19 2AJ, 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 B19 2AJ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B19 2AJ in Lozells East 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 B19 2AJ, including Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding), Holte School (Good) and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B19 2AJ is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,339 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 2AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,978 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 B19 2AJ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).