Postcode B19 2HG is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hockley & Jewellery Quarter area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 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 Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,239 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.5% 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 279 ft away from B19 2HG.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 2HG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.7 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.4 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street 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 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 62, Guildford Drive, Birmingham, B19 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 7 - 9, Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B19 2ER | Other | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 19, Orchid Drive, Birmingham, B19 2DD | Terraced | Freehold | £242,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 50, Markford Walk, Birmingham, B19 2HD | Terraced | Freehold | £120,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 50, Markford Walk, Birmingham, B19 2HD | Terraced | Freehold | £113,000 |
In the B19 2HG postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 10 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Nishkam High School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Nishkam High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Holte School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
Holte School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2023
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B19 2HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.3 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0.3 mi | Seven To Nine Supermarket | Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Seven To Nine Supermarket |
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 2HG, 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 2HG records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B19 2HG 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 B19 2HG, including Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding), Nishkam High School (Outstanding) and Holte School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B19 2HG is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 1,060 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 2HG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,239 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 2HG is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).