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B6 4NT

Moorsom Street

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B6 4NT 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 very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Georges Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
80.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

80.3%

Approximately 80.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from B6 4NT.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 4NT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 4NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

St Chad's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Birmingham Snow Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 4NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSaint Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Georges Park
0.3 miPhillips Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Phillips Street Park
0.4 miYellow ParkSmallWalking directions to Yellow Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
3,322.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.95(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.06(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.08(+52%)
Other theft
7.09(+25%)
Drugs
7.09(+165%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
129
42.43%
British
33
10.86%
Caribbean
27
8.88%
Other
27
8.88%
Other Black
16
5.26%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
31.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
15.84%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.37%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
101
79.53%
Owns outright
10
7.87%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.15%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the B6 4NT postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 4NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChilwell Croft AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondaryAston Manor AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryNewtown Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 4NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisNew John Street West, Birmingham, B19 3NDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAldiAlma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SSWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miRavs ConvenienceHatchett Street, Birmingham, B6 4HGWalking directions to Ravs Convenience
0.2 miFarmfoodsBirmingham, B19 2SSWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miFood CityBirmingham, B19 2SAWalking directions to Food City

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 4NT, 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 050BE01008913
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 4NT

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

The area around B6 4NT records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4NT?

The median sale price around B6 4NT 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 4NT?

There are 20 schools close to B6 4NT, including Chilwell Croft Academy (Good), Aston Manor Academy (Outstanding) and Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 4NT?

The closest station to B6 4NT is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,041 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B6 4NT?

B6 4NT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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