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B19 3RZ

Summer Lane

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B19 3RZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 218.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from B19 3RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B19 3RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 3RZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 mi

St Chad's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 mi

Birmingham Snow Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 3RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSaint Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Georges Park
0.4 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square

Area Profile

Population
660
Population density
19,819.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.7(+124%)
Vehicle crime
31(+376%)
Other theft
21.56(+279%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.32(+165%)
Public order
16.17(+167%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
36.05%
African
164
24.74%
Indian
54
8.14%
Other White
54
8.14%
Caribbean
26
3.92%
Total population: 663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
399
62.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
202
31.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
4.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
1.25%
No qualifications
6
0.93%
Total 16+ residents: 642

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
70.21%
Owns with a mortgage
17
18.09%
Other social rented
4
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.26%
Social rents from council
3
3.19%
Total households: 94

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 3RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 3RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025Apartment 58, Hub, 1, Clive Passage, Birmingham, B4 6HUFlatsLeasehold£149,000
17 Mar 2025Apartment 601, 64, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LRFlatsLeasehold£313,000
31 Mar 2026Apartment 209, 65, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LSFlatsLeasehold£200,000
10 Oct 2025Apartment 504, 65, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LSFlatsLeasehold£350,000
27 Aug 2025Apartment 104, 65, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LSFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the B19 3RZ postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 4 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 3RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableArc Oakbridge SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Academy, NewtownAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNurseryBrearley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 3RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 3RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressSummer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3QGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miSelect XpressBirmingham, B19 3PLWalking directions to Select Xpress
0.1 miSummer Lane StoreBirmingham, B19 3PLWalking directions to Summer Lane Store
0.1 miSimply LocalCliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3SBWalking directions to Simply Local
0.1 miSnowhill Convenience Store & Off LicenceClive Passage, Birmingham, B4 6HWWalking directions to Snowhill Convenience Store & Off Licence

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 3RZ, 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)North Central & Dartmouth CircusE02001876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 050HE01034930
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 3RZ

Is B19 3RZ (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) safe?

The area around B19 3RZ records about 218 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B19 3RZ?

The median sale price around B19 3RZ in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B19 3RZ?

There are 20 schools close to B19 3RZ, including Arc Oakbridge School (Good), St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown (Requires improvement) and Brearley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 3RZ?

The closest station to B19 3RZ is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 309 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B19 3RZ?

B19 3RZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B19 3RZ (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

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