Postcode B4 6LN is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown area 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 median sale price in Newtown is £191,250 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,250 and £272,750. The nearest station is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,084 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from B4 6LN.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B4 6LN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| 0.4 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 (about £199 per square foot) in Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 10 | £275,500 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £186,250 | £337 |
| Terraced | 8 | £182,500 | £175 |
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 | £190,000 | £185,000 |
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 | £395 | £161 |
| 2026 | £249 | £171 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 6LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Apartment 3, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Parking Space 7, Gunsmith House 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Parking Space 5, Gunsmith House 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 6, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Apartment 3, Gunsmith House, 61, Price Street, Birmingham, B4 6GR | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 |
In the B4 6LN postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 6 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Aston University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Brearley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Brearley Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Aston University Mathematics School | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated. | |
Aston University Mathematics School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B4 6LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham, B4 7BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | Cliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3SB | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 305 Corporation Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B4 7DT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3QG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ravs Convenience | Hatchett Street, Birmingham, B6 4HG | Walking directions to Ravs Convenience |
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 6LN, 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 6LN 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 public order.
The median sale price around B4 6LN in Newtown is £191,250 (about £199 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B4 6LN, including Aston University, Brearley Nursery School (Good) and Aston University Mathematics School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B4 6LN is St Chad's (West Midlands Metro), about 522 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B4 6LN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B4 6LN is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).