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B32 1QU

Newburn Croft

Quinton

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Overview

Postcode B32 1QU is located in a major urban area, within the Quinton ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Quinton Ridgacre area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Howley Grange Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Quinton Ridgacre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Quinton Ridgacre has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from B32 1QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Quinton Ridgacre near B32 1QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B32 1QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHowley Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Howley Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
2,410 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.94(+16%)
Shoplifting
25.59(+194%)
Robbery
9.36(+512%)
Vehicle crime
8.11(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.11(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
49.54%
Indian
59
18.04%
Other White
25
7.65%
Other
21
6.42%
African
13
3.98%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
35.16%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.58%
No qualifications
46
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
31.62%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
28.68%
Social rents from council
11
8.09%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Quinton

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £334K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Quinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£410,000£357
Semi-Detached79£275,000£299
Terraced53£250,000£270
Flats15£165,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quinton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,498£169,995£167,000£165,000
2017£352,995£109,000£190,000£181,000
2018£362,498£172,950£204,995£190,000
2019£376,000£177,500£208,000£165,000
2020£375,000£169,975£232,000£190,000
2021£352,500£132,625£231,250£221,750
2022£440,000£165,000£260,000£235,000
2023£715,001£143,000£251,250£228,000
2024£380,000£172,000£270,000£227,500
2025£465,000£159,000£275,000£252,500
2026£406,500£120,000£251,250£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£239£189£181
2017£328£135£206£204
2018£333£292£222£213
2019£272£324£226£196
2020£330£260£235£216
2021£336£187£252£243
2022£427£214£281£274
2023£440£203£283£286
2024£366£253£306£268
2025£357£212£291£276
2026£353£166£280£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quinton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202631, Newburn Croft, Birmingham, B32 1QUDetachedFreehold£410,000
20 Feb 202633, Newburn Croft, Birmingham, B32 1QUDetachedFreehold£250,000
23 Jan 20263, Newburn Croft, Birmingham, B32 1QUDetachedFreehold£470,000
12 Dec 20257, Newburn Croft, Birmingham, B32 1QUDetachedFreehold£377,500
24 Oct 202572, Highfield Lane, Birmingham, B32 1QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the B32 1QU postcode area, located within Quinton Ridgacre, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B32 1QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryFour Dwellings AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryFour Dwellings Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryQuinton Church Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 1QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B32 1QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoRidgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 1EGWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miSelect & Save797 Hagley Road West, Birmingham, B32 1AJWalking directions to Select & Save

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 B32 1QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nagu Penakacherla

Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sam Forsyth

Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardQuintonE05011163
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Quinton RidgacreE02001906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 080DE01009253
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B32 1QU

Is B32 1QU (Quinton Ridgacre) safe?

The area around B32 1QU records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B32 1QU?

The median sale price around B32 1QU in Quinton Ridgacre is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B32 1QU?

There are 11 schools close to B32 1QU, including Four Dwellings Academy (Good), Four Dwellings Primary Academy (Good) and Quinton Church Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B32 1QU?

B32 1QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,268 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B32 1QU (Quinton Ridgacre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B32 1QU is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nagu Penakacherla (Reform UK) and Sam Forsyth (Independent).

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