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B4 6FE

Ladywood

Birmingham

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Overview

Postcode B4 6FE is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.9 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 Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from B4 6FE.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B4 6FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birmingham Snow Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B4 6FE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Birmingham Snow Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill
0.1 mi

St Chad's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B4 6FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEastside City ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastside City Park
0.2 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square

Area Profile

Population
1,514
Population density
12,112 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.17(+120%)
Shoplifting
25.92(+198%)
Public order
23.98(+296%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.39(+108%)
Other theft
20.63(+263%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
484
31.99%
Indian
233
15.4%
African
167
11.04%
Pakistani
105
6.94%
Chinese
96
6.35%
Total population: 1,513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
912
61.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
471
31.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
2.55%
No qualifications
27
1.81%
Other
21
1.41%
Total 16+ residents: 1,491

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
197
92.92%
Other social rented
12
5.66%
Owns outright
1
0.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.47%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.47%
Total households: 212

Property prices in Ladywood

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £273K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ladywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£310,000£352
Terraced26£275,500£275
Detached1£237,500£306
Flats110£167,400£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ladywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£165,000£175,000£173,750
2017£202,500£179,950£190,000£161,000
2018£267,500£194,000£190,000£177,500
2019£235,000£202,000£225,000£295,000
2020£290,000£221,086£156,500£379,000
2021£335,000£226,476£289,950£368,000
2022£315,000£194,000£235,000£250,000
2023£205,000£187,000£325,000
2024£275,000£202,500£280,000£310,500
2025£303,750£200,000£305,000£382,500
2026£142,500£237,500£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£270£211£189
2017£326£307£226£172
2018£278£338£213£196
2019£233£348£243£269
2020£271£399£205£255
2021£266£400£274£270
2022£395£315£266£259
2023£305£354£292
2024£206£317£326£312
2025£306£310£349£291
2026£253£350£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 6FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 6FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2026Unit A, Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DROtherLeasehold£34,800
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
22 May 2025Apartment 107, 65, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LSFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the B4 6FE postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B4 6FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAston UniversityHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusBirmingham Metropolitan CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBirmingham City UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B4 6FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B4 6FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalBirmingham, B4 6HYWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miThorough BreadSnow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GBWalking directions to Thorough Bread
0.1 miCo-op Food1 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco Express8 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalColmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 B4 6FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Raheem Humphreys

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes

Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardLadywoodE05011151
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Central & Dartmouth CircusE02001876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 050FE01033617
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B4 6FE

Is B4 6FE (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) safe?

The area around B4 6FE records about 221 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 B4 6FE?

The median sale price around B4 6FE in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B4 6FE?

There are 20 schools close to B4 6FE, including Aston University, Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good) and Birmingham City University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B4 6FE?

The closest station to B4 6FE is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 184 m away.

How deprived is the area around B4 6FE?

B4 6FE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B4 6FE (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B4 6FE is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).