Postcode B6 4HG 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 Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 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 26.0% 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 297 ft away from B6 4HG.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 4HG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint Georges Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Georges Park |
| 0.5 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street Park |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 38, New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3NB | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 85, New Summer Street, Birmingham, B19 3TE | Other | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 205, Cliveland Street Lofts, 25, Cliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £247,163 | |
| 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 |
In the B6 4HG postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 4HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ravs Convenience | Hatchett Street, Birmingham, B6 4HG | Walking directions to Ravs Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 115 Bagot Street, Birmingham, B4 7BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3ND | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Express Stop | 216 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 4LH | Walking directions to Express Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 305 Corporation Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B4 7DT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 B6 4HG, 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 B6 4HG 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 B6 4HG 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 B6 4HG, including Brearley Nursery School (Outstanding), Chilwell Croft Academy (Good) and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 4HG is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 791 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B6 4HG 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 B6 4HG is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).