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.
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.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from B6 4PQ.
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.
The nearest station is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | Hotel Restaurant Campanile, Chester Street, Birmingham, B6 4BE | Other | Freehold | £5,029,226 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 56, Salstar Close, Birmingham, B6 4PP | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 8, Salstar Close, Birmingham, B6 4PP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 39, Salstar Close, Birmingham, B6 4PP | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 |
In the B6 4PQ postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 4PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Express Stop | 216 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 4LH | Walking directions to Express Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ravs Convenience | Hatchett Street, Birmingham, B6 4HG | Walking directions to Ravs Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 4PQ, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to B6 4PQ is St Paul's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,321 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
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).
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).