Postcode B19 2UZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 629 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from B19 2UZ.
Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 2UZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 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 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2UZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 160, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5AN | Other | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 50, Farm Street, Birmingham, B19 2UE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 47 - 50, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5AQ | Other | Leasehold | £281,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 34, Farm Croft, Birmingham, B19 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £117,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Apartment 2, 21, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5BW | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the B19 2UZ postcode area, located within Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, there are 11 primary and 4 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 | 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 | Primary | St Francis Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
St Francis Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Anglesey Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Anglesey Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B19 2UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PP | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.3 mi | Seven To Nine Supermarket | Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Seven To Nine Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Joy Express | 120 Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Joy Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2UZ, 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 2UZ records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B19 2UZ 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 2UZ, including Nishkam High School (Outstanding), St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good) and Anglesey Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B19 2UZ is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 577 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 2UZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 629 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 2UZ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).