Postcode B4 6LL 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 Chad's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.
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.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from B4 6LL.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B4 6LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £288,000 | £395 |
| Terraced | 8 | £195,000 | £181 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £186,250 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 6LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | Apartment 511, 61, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Apartment 5, 62, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LP | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 19A, Princip Street, Birmingham, B4 6LE | Other | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 19A, Princip Street, Birmingham, B4 6LE | Other | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Apartment 601, 64, Shadwell Street, Birmingham, B4 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £313,000 |
In the B4 6LL postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 5 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B4 6LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Simply Local | Cliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3SB | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Birmingham, B4 6HY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3QG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Snowhill Convenience Store & Off Licence | Clive Passage, Birmingham, B4 6HW | Walking directions to Snowhill Convenience Store & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Select Xpress | Birmingham, B19 3PL | Walking directions to Select Xpress |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B4 6LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rasheda Begum
Newtown - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B4 6LL 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.
The median sale price around B4 6LL in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B4 6LL, including Aston University, Brearley Nursery School (Outstanding) and St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B4 6LL is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro), about 363 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B4 6LL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B4 6LL is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).