Postcode B6 4UB is located in a major urban area, within the Newtown ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year. The nearest station is Aston, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.
Lozells East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Lozells East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from B6 4UB.
Lozells East near B6 4UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 1 mi | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
| 0.1 mi | Phillips Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Phillips Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Yellow Park | Small | Walking directions to Yellow 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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 4UB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 87A, Park Lane, Birmingham, B6 5DL | Terraced | Freehold | £179,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 6, Galena Way, Birmingham, B6 4UN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,500 | |
| 04 Mar 2025 | 10, Rudgewick Croft, Birmingham, B6 4TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 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 |
In the B6 4UB postcode area, located within Lozells East, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 4UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.2 mi | Food City | Birmingham, B19 2SA | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 4UB, 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 4UB records about 129 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B6 4UB in Lozells East 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 4UB, including Aston Manor Academy (Outstanding), Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good) and Newtown Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 4UB is Aston, about 1,498 m away.
B6 4UB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 877 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 4UB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rasheda Begum (Labour Party).