Postcode B2 2PE 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 218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Phillips Street Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B2 2PE.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B2 2PE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Yellow Park | Small | Walking directions to Yellow Park |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £150,000 |
| Detached | 2 | £182,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £298,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown
In the B2 2PE postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B2 2PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0.2 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B2 2PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rasheda Begum
Newtown - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.