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B19 2HS

Gerrard Close

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B19 2HS 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 Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Lozells East has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.4%

Approximately 50.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from B19 2HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Lozells East near B19 2HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 2HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Jewellery Quarter

N/A

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter
0.9 mi

St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 2HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBurbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Burbury Park
0.4 miGeorge's ParkMediumWalking directions to George's Park
0.5 miMansfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansfield Green

Area Profile

Population
502
Population density
12,741.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.67(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.47(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(-10%)
Other theft
5.65(-1%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
157
31.21%
Bangladeshi
137
27.24%
Caribbean
41
8.15%
Other
38
7.55%
British
36
7.16%
Total population: 503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
31.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
99
29.03%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
36.75%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.51%
Owns outright
16
13.68%
Other social rented
16
13.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.97%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Newtown

Median price£201,250
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £254K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats6£288,000£395
Terraced8£195,000£181
Semi-Detached2£186,250£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newtown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202529, Gerrard Street, Birmingham, B19 2DNTerracedFreehold£205,000
25 Nov 202586, Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HZTerracedFreehold£215,000
06 Mar 202568, Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HZTerracedFreehold£137,000
31 Mar 202527, Gunmakers Walk, Birmingham, B19 2DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
08 May 20257 - 9, Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B19 2EROtherLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the B19 2HS postcode area, located within Lozells East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 2HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAnglesey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLozells Junior and Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHolte SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 2HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSonali Supermarket1 Lozells Road, Birmingham, B19 2HNWalking directions to Sonali Supermarket
0.4 miAlla-Aamin Mini Market21 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Alla-Aamin Mini Market
0.4 miCostcutter23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miSunriseAlma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SSWalking directions to Sunrise
0.4 miFood CityBirmingham, B19 2SAWalking directions to Food City

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B19 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rasheda Begum

Newtown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardNewtownE05011156
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lozells EastE02001867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 041DE01008909
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 2HS

Is B19 2HS (Lozells East) safe?

The area around B19 2HS 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.

What is the average house price near B19 2HS?

The median sale price around B19 2HS in Lozells East is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B19 2HS?

There are 20 schools close to B19 2HS, including Anglesey Primary School (Good), Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Holte School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 2HS?

The closest station to B19 2HS is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 1,229 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B19 2HS?

B19 2HS 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).

Who represents B19 2HS (Lozells East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B19 2HS is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).