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B19 2UE

Farm Street

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B19 2UE 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
71.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.8%

Approximately 71.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter is £40,141 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from B19 2UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 2UE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 2UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 2UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBurbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Burbury Park
0.3 miGeorge's ParkMediumWalking directions to George's Park
0.4 miSaint Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Georges Park

Area Profile

Population
567
Population density
5,048.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.31(-27%)
Vehicle crime
9.78(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.15(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-36%)
Other theft
4.12(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
160
27.97%
Bangladeshi
76
13.29%
Caribbean
74
12.94%
British
59
10.31%
Other
43
7.52%
Total population: 572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
122
32.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
21.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
13.9%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
85
50%
Other social rented
37
21.76%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.18%
Owns outright
10
5.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.88%
Total households: 170

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202650, Farm Street, Birmingham, B19 2UETerracedFreehold£160,000
08 Jan 202643, Nursery Road, Birmingham, B19 2XNOtherFreehold£490,000
08 May 202527, Nursery Road, Birmingham, B19 2XNOtherFreehold£685,000
27 Apr 20267, Autumn Grove, Birmingham, B19 2DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Dec 2025142, Church Street, Birmingham, B19 1QHTerracedFreehold£69,000

Schools

In the B19 2UE postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 2UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryNishkam High SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Francis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAnglesey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 2UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterNew John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miSeven To Nine SupermarketBirmingham, B19 3JNWalking directions to Seven To Nine Supermarket
0.3 miJoy Express120 Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JNWalking directions to Joy Express
0.3 miCostcutterGreat Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miHurstsIcknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PPWalking directions to Hursts

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 2UE, 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)Hockley & Jewellery QuarterE02001875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 049BE01008911
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 2UE

Is B19 2UE (Hockley & Jewellery Quarter) safe?

The area around B19 2UE 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.

What is the average house price near B19 2UE?

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

What schools are near B19 2UE?

There are 20 schools close to B19 2UE, including Nishkam High School (Outstanding), St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good) and Anglesey Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 2UE?

The closest station to B19 2UE is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 742 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B19 2UE?

B19 2UE 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).

Who represents B19 2UE (Hockley & Jewellery Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

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