Postcode B19 2YH is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B19 2YH.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B19 2YH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.4 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 2YH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2025 | 271, Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 2PX | Other | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 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 Jun 2025 | 19, Orchid Drive, Birmingham, B19 2DD | Terraced | Freehold | £242,500 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 11, Orchid Drive, Birmingham, B19 2DD | Detached | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the B19 2YH postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 2YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3ND | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Seven To Nine Supermarket | Birmingham, B19 3JN | Walking directions to Seven To Nine Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
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 2YH, 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 2YH records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B19 2YH in North Central & Dartmouth Circus 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 2YH, including Chilwell Croft Academy (Good), St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B19 2YH is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 913 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B19 2YH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 862 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 2YH is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).