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B6 4HP

New Town Row

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B6 4HP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% 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 287 ft away from B6 4HP.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 4HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 4HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 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)
0.5 mi

Birmingham Snow Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 4HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSaint Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Georges Park
0.5 miPhillips Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Phillips Street Park

Area Profile

Population
127
Population density
1,428.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.77(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.47(+30%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.05(-53%)
Other theft
3.79(-33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
34
26.77%
Pakistani
21
16.54%
Caribbean
15
11.81%
Other Black
11
8.66%
Bangladeshi
10
7.87%
Total population: 127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
28
27.45%
Level 3 (A level)
23
22.55%
No qualifications
19
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 102

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
20
36.36%
Other social rented
14
25.45%
Owns outright
6
10.91%
Owns with a mortgage
4
7.27%
Shared ownership
4
7.27%
Total households: 55

Property prices in Newtown

Median price£201,250
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £254K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats6£288,000£395
Terraced8£195,000£181
Semi-Detached2£186,250£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202538, New John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3NBTerracedLeasehold£200,000
11 Apr 202585, New Summer Street, Birmingham, B19 3TEOtherLeasehold£105,000
28 Nov 2025Apartment 205, Cliveland Street Lofts, 25, Cliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3AJFlatsLeasehold£247,163
31 Jul 202519A, Princip Street, Birmingham, B4 6LEOtherFreehold£800,000
16 Jul 202519A, Princip Street, Birmingham, B4 6LEOtherFreehold£1,200,000

Schools

In the B6 4HP 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 B6 4HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryBrearley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChilwell Croft AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 4HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 4HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRavs ConvenienceHatchett Street, Birmingham, B6 4HGWalking directions to Ravs Convenience
0.2 miLondisNew John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3NDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco Express115 Bagot Street, Birmingham, B4 7BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressSummer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3QGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSimply LocalCliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3SBWalking directions to Simply 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 B6 4HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rasheda Begum

Newtown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardNewtownE05011156
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Central & Dartmouth CircusE02001876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 050GE01034929
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 4HP

Is B6 4HP (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) safe?

The area around B6 4HP records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 B6 4HP?

The median sale price around B6 4HP in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £201,250 (about £249 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B6 4HP?

There are 20 schools close to B6 4HP, including Brearley Nursery School (Outstanding), St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 4HP?

The closest station to B6 4HP is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 716 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B6 4HP?

B6 4HP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B6 4HP (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B6 4HP is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).