Postcode B19 2HX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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 34.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B19 2HX.
Lozells East near B19 2HX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.8 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.4 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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 86, Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 68, Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B19 2HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £137,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 7, Autumn Grove, Birmingham, B19 2DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 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 |
In the B19 2HX postcode area, located within Lozells East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Seven To Nine Supermarket | Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Seven To Nine Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Joy Express | 120 Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Joy 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 B19 2HX, 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 2HX 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 2HX 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 2HX, including Anglesey Primary School (Good), Nishkam High School (Outstanding) and Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B19 2HX is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 1,034 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 2HX 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 2HX is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).