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B6 4PQ

Shefford Road

Newtown

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Overview

Postcode B6 4PQ 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 218.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Phillips Street Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
219
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49%

Approximately 49.0% 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.

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 121 ft away from B6 4PQ.

Flood risk

Medium

North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 4PQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 4PQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

St Paul's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

St Chad's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 4PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPhillips Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Phillips Street Park

Area Profile

Population
560
Population density
1,369.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
157.26(+306%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.54(+16%)
Vehicle crime
11.97(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.4(+56%)
Other theft
9.69(+70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
212
38.06%
African
154
27.65%
Pakistani
50
8.98%
Caribbean
44
7.9%
Other Asian
25
4.49%
Total population: 557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
126
31.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
94
23.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
75
18.7%
Level 3 (A level)
48
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 401

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
39.86%
Owns outright
27
18.88%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.69%
Other social rented
13
9.09%
Total households: 143

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2025Hotel Restaurant Campanile, Chester Street, Birmingham, B6 4BEOtherFreehold£5,029,226
23 Jul 202556, Salstar Close, Birmingham, B6 4PPTerracedFreehold£150,000
17 Apr 20258, Salstar Close, Birmingham, B6 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,500
25 Mar 202539, Salstar Close, Birmingham, B6 4PPTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the B6 4PQ postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 4PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAston Manor AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miAll-throughKing Solomon International Business SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableTitan Aston AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 4PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 4PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miExpress Stop216 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 4LHWalking directions to Express Stop
0.3 miLifestyle Express16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miRavs ConvenienceHatchett Street, Birmingham, B6 4HGWalking directions to Ravs Convenience
0.4 miAldiAlma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miFarmfoodsBirmingham, B19 2SSWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 4PQ, 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 050AE01008910
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 4PQ

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

The area around B6 4PQ records about 219 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.

What is the average house price near B6 4PQ?

The median sale price around B6 4PQ 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 4PQ?

There are 20 schools close to B6 4PQ, including Aston Manor Academy (Outstanding), King Solomon International Business School and Titan Aston Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 4PQ?

The closest station to B6 4PQ is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,321 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B6 4PQ?

B6 4PQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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