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B19 3AH

Barr Street

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B19 3AH 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 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 nearest station is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burbury Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
88.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

88.4%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from B19 3AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hockley & Jewellery Quarter near B19 3AH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 3AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 mi

Jewellery Quarter

N/A

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter
0.6 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 3AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBurbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Burbury Park
0.4 miGeorge's ParkMediumWalking directions to George's Park
0.4 miSaint Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Georges Park

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
5,479.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.33(+115%)
Vehicle crime
18.29(+181%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.18(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.16(-6%)
Other theft
8.64(+52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
155
39.34%
British
47
11.93%
Other
37
9.39%
Caribbean
34
8.63%
Pakistani
27
6.85%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
33.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
23.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.02%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
116
78.91%
Other social rented
14
9.52%
Owns outright
5
3.4%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 3AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 3AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 2025160, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5ANOtherFreehold£190,000
20 Nov 202547 - 50, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5AQOtherLeasehold£281,000
01 Dec 2025Apartment 2, 21, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5BWFlatsLeasehold£200,000
21 Nov 2025Apartment 10, 20, Hockley Hill, Birmingham, B18 5BWFlatsLeasehold£227,000
01 Dec 2025Apartment 1, 3, Key Hill, Birmingham, B18 5BXFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the B19 3AH 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 3AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableValues AcademyOther independent special school

Inadequate

0.3 miSecondaryNishkam High SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 3AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 3AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterNew John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3TZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miHurstsIcknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PPWalking directions to Hursts
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

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 3AH, 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 049FE01033638
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 3AH

Is B19 3AH (Hockley & Jewellery Quarter) safe?

The area around B19 3AH 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, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B19 3AH?

The median sale price around B19 3AH 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 3AH?

There are 20 schools close to B19 3AH, including Values Academy (Inadequate), Nishkam High School (Outstanding) and St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 3AH?

The closest station to B19 3AH is Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro), about 484 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B19 3AH?

B19 3AH 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).

Who represents B19 3AH (Hockley & Jewellery Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B19 3AH is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).