Postcode B19 2LB 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 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 nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 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.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 48.5% 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 271 ft away from B19 2LB.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 2LB 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 | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Burbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.3 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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 62, Guildford Drive, Birmingham, B19 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 103, Guildford Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 50, Markford Walk, Birmingham, B19 2HD | Terraced | Freehold | £113,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 8, Markford Walk, Birmingham, B19 2HD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 109, Porchester Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LT | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the B19 2LB postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.2 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3ND | Walking directions to Londis |
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 2LB, 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 2LB 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B19 2LB 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 B19 2LB, including Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding), Chilwell Croft Academy (Good) and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B19 2LB is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 1,161 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 2LB 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 2LB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).