B26 Postcode Area Information

Population
33,728
Avg Annual Income
£37,963
Full Time Employees
27.02%
Average Age
39.67

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the Solihull, Birmingham, Solihull, Birmingham postcode town, in the West Midlands, England region.

The B26 postcode area, also known as the Sheldon postcode area, is located in the city of Birmingham, England. This postcode area covers parts of Sheldon, Lyndon Green, and other nearby areas, encompassing both residential and commercial districts.

B26 is well-served by a range of amenities. It boasts a selection of supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, and comprehensive health services including the Sheldon Practice and several dental clinics. Schools in B26 include Sheldon Heath Community Arts College and Mapledene Primary School, ensuring comprehensive educational facilities.

The geographical terrain of B26 is largely urban, shaping part of Birmingham's expansive metropolitan landscape. This area is mostly flat, facilitating easy accessibility for residents and visitors. Green spaces such as Sheldon Country Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and a touch of tranquil nature amidst the urban environment.

In terms of transportation, B26 provides excellent connectivity. Served by National Express West Midlands bus routes, residents and visitors can easily travel to and from the city centre and surrounding areas. Birmingham International Airport is also nearby, offering a host of national and international travel options. For car users, the area's proximity to the M42 and A45 highways ensures easy access to the wider road network. The nearest railway stations are Lea Hall and Marston Green, offering regular services to Birmingham city centre and other locations.

Overall, B26 offers a well-connected urban experience, marrying a host of amenities with efficient transportation and a touch of nature.

A Major part of this postcode area has a quiet community of older adults and couples, mainly homeowners in houses, working in professional jobs.

Residents:

  • Mostly married couples or in civil partnerships, with many residents over retirement age.
  • Large Indian and Pakistani communities.
  • Less likely to follow Christian religions.

Housing:

  • Mainly owned houses, not many flats or terraced houses.

Lifestyle:

  • Many residents have college degrees and work in management or professional roles.

Overall: a big area of B26 postcode district district represents a stable community with established residents enjoying spacious, owned housing and good careers. While there are fewer young families and students, it offers a quiet and settled environment for older adults and professionals.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Bickenhill, Garretts Green, Sheldon, South Yardley, Yardley East electoral wards.

B26 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
B26 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of B26 postcode area is 33,728. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 21,955, followed by Pakistani, with a total of 3,600. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (15,165), followed by No religion (9,651).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (6,882), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (5,641).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (10,955), while 6,453 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Education

Regarding education, 6,943 adults have Does not apply education, while 4,746 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (2426)
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (1796), and
  • Elementary occupations (1776)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (13369), Between 25 to 34 (9645), and Between 45 to 54 (8749).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,606) followed by Routine occupations (3,723), and Semi-routine occupations (3,722).

Postcodes in B26

There are total 3 postcode sectors present in the B26 (listed below). The postcode B26 has a total of 703 postcodes.

B26 1PE (terminated)
B26 1EB (terminated)
B26 1WE (terminated)
B26 1AJ (terminated)
B26 1WA (terminated)
B26 1WB (terminated)
B26 1AH (terminated)
B26 1WT (terminated)
B26 1TZ (terminated)
B26 1WQ (terminated)
B26 1LE (terminated)
B26 1LW (terminated)
B26 1WD (terminated)
B26 1YB (terminated)
B26 1WU (terminated)
B26 1GA (terminated)
B26 1BH (terminated)
B26 1BL (terminated)
B26 1DW (terminated)
B26 1SU (terminated)
B26 1SW (terminated)
B26 1ST (terminated)
B26 1AG (terminated)
B26 1DZ (terminated)
B26 1JJ (terminated)
B26 1AE (terminated)
B26 1JH (terminated)
B26 1QE (terminated)
B26 1HZ (terminated)
B26 1NH (terminated)
B26 1AF (terminated)
B26 1EZ (terminated)
B26 1EQ (terminated)
B26 1JG (terminated)
B26 1TL (terminated)
B26 1PT (terminated)
B26 1QD (terminated)
B26 1BS (terminated)
B26 1SF (terminated)
B26 1AZ (terminated)
B26 1UD (terminated)
B26 2AQ (terminated)
B26 2WQ (terminated)
B26 2AY (terminated)
B26 2SR (terminated)
B26 2XU (terminated)
B26 2XQ (terminated)
B26 2PW (terminated)
B26 2DG (terminated)
B26 2XD (terminated)
B26 2XP (terminated)
B26 2WA (terminated)
B26 2XH (terminated)
B26 2XW (terminated)
B26 2BB (terminated)
B26 2LX (terminated)
B26 2XB (terminated)
B26 2DE (terminated)
B26 2DF (terminated)
B26 2PF (terminated)
B26 2BD (terminated)
B26 2DW (terminated)
B26 2NF (terminated)
B26 2PZ (terminated)
B26 2QZ (terminated)
B26 2HZ (terminated)
B26 2BX (terminated)
B26 2RD (terminated)
B26 2RE (terminated)
B26 2LF (terminated)
B26 2HF (terminated)
B26 2AZ (terminated)
B26 2QW (terminated)
B26 2BA (terminated)
B26 2BW (terminated)
B26 2RX (terminated)
B26 2SF (terminated)
B26 2SQ (terminated)
B26 2HG (terminated)
B26 2RB (terminated)
B26 2SS (terminated)
B26 2EZ (terminated)
B26 2AJ (terminated)
B26 2NZ (terminated)
B26 2JT (terminated)
B26 2UZ (terminated)
B26 3RQ (terminated)
B26 3PZ (terminated)
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B26 3NU (terminated)
B26 3NY (terminated)
B26 3WH (terminated)
B26 3PH (terminated)
B26 3EU (terminated)
B26 3NX (terminated)
B26 3QB (terminated)
B26 3TZ (terminated)
B26 3JZ (terminated)
B26 3PU (terminated)
B26 3PF (terminated)
B26 3WA (terminated)
B26 3PA (terminated)
B26 3PJ (terminated)
B26 3QF (terminated)
B26 3QX (terminated)
B26 3WN (terminated)
B26 3JF (terminated)
B26 3PS (terminated)
B26 3NN (terminated)
B26 3XR (terminated)
B26 3HW (terminated)
B26 3LW (terminated)
B26 3NG (terminated)
B26 3WD (terminated)
B26 3UR (terminated)
B26 3WR (terminated)
B26 3DS (terminated)
B26 3WB (terminated)
B26 3HQ (terminated)
B26 3NS (terminated)
B26 3NT (terminated)
B26 3WS (terminated)
B26 3XZ (terminated)
B26 3AX (terminated)
B26 3EE (terminated)
B26 3ET (terminated)
B26 3JP (terminated)
B26 3AZ (terminated)
B26 3QG (terminated)
B26 3QU (terminated)
B26 3PL (terminated)
B26 3YS (terminated)
B26 3HR (terminated)
B26 3JD (terminated)
B26 3HE (terminated)
B26 3AN (terminated)
B26 3JL (terminated)
B26 3NF (terminated)
B26 3NP (terminated)
B26 3NQ (terminated)
B26 3QH (terminated)
B26 3SA (terminated)
B26 3AF (terminated)
B26 3FH (terminated)
B26 3PE (terminated)
B26 3FG (terminated)
B26 3LP (terminated)
B26 3LQ (terminated)
B26 3HF (terminated)
B26 3JN (terminated)
B26 3NZ (terminated)
B26 3BQ (terminated)
B26 3QP (terminated)
B26 3DZ (terminated)
B26 3EF (terminated)
B26 3EQ (terminated)
B26 3QQ (terminated)
B26 3SF (terminated)
B26 3ED (terminated)
B26 3PT (terminated)
B26 3EZ (terminated)
B26 3DT (terminated)
B26 3UA (terminated)
B26 3TL (terminated)
B26 3YT (terminated)
B26 3NH (terminated)
B26 3XB (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaB26
Ward

Bickenhill

Garretts Green

Sheldon

South Yardley

Yardley East

LTLA22Solihull, Birmingham
UTLA22Solihull, Birmingham
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland

B26 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

43

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

13

Burglary

17

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

6

Other crime

40

Other theft

7

Possession of weapons

23

Public order

11

Robbery

78

Shoplifting

3

Theft from the person

63

Vehicle crime

122

Violence and sexual offences

1

Drugs

1

Theft from the person

1

Vehicle crime

36

Anti-social behaviour

4

Bicycle theft

26

Burglary

50

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

15

Other crime

43

Other theft

5

Possession of weapons

19

Public order

9

Robbery

58

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

70

Vehicle crime

115

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

5

Bicycle theft

12

Burglary

30

Criminal damage and arson

13

Drugs

10

Other crime

40

Other theft

11

Possession of weapons

27

Public order

12

Robbery

49

Shoplifting

4

Theft from the person

69

Vehicle crime

129

Violence and sexual offences

41

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

17

Burglary

29

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

10

Other crime

52

Other theft

9

Possession of weapons

22

Public order

5

Robbery

32

Shoplifting

6

Theft from the person

50

Vehicle crime

142

Violence and sexual offences

32

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

19

Burglary

19

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

5

Other crime

41

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

20

Public order

5

Robbery

31

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

78

Vehicle crime

102

Violence and sexual offences

27

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

11

Burglary

35

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

2

Other crime

66

Other theft

8

Possession of weapons

22

Public order

7

Robbery

37

Shoplifting

8

Theft from the person

56

Vehicle crime

113

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

8

Burglary

21

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

4

Other crime

56

Other theft

4

Possession of weapons

26

Public order

13

Robbery

30

Shoplifting

3

Theft from the person

48

Vehicle crime

139

Violence and sexual offences

38

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

16

Burglary

26

Criminal damage and arson

13

Drugs

9

Other crime

58

Other theft

13

Possession of weapons

33

Public order

8

Robbery

52

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

96

Vehicle crime

141

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

23

Burglary

41

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

8

Other crime

65

Other theft

8

Possession of weapons

39

Public order

17

Robbery

49

Shoplifting

4

Theft from the person

53

Vehicle crime

158

Violence and sexual offences

30

Anti-social behaviour

16

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

6

Other crime

41

Other theft

8

Possession of weapons

27

Public order

13

Robbery

34

Shoplifting

6

Theft from the person

75

Vehicle crime

153

Violence and sexual offences

39

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

18

Burglary

31

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

9

Other crime

71

Other theft

12

Possession of weapons

30

Public order

8

Robbery

32

Shoplifting

4

Theft from the person

59

Vehicle crime

119

Violence and sexual offences

45

Anti-social behaviour

6

Bicycle theft

17

Burglary

25

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

4

Other crime

45

Other theft

12

Possession of weapons

20

Public order

4

Robbery

40

Shoplifting

3

Theft from the person

46

Vehicle crime

140

Violence and sexual offences

56

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

19

Burglary

32

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

6

Other crime

39

Other theft

10

Possession of weapons

22

Public order

8

Robbery

77

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

53

Vehicle crime

130

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

4

Bicycle theft

19

Burglary

36

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

8

Other crime

58

Other theft

12

Possession of weapons

25

Public order

10

Robbery

40

Shoplifting

8

Theft from the person

59

Vehicle crime

134

Violence and sexual offences

38

Anti-social behaviour

4

Bicycle theft

18

Burglary

30

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

4

Other crime

45

Other theft

11

Possession of weapons

19

Public order

11

Robbery

60

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

64

Vehicle crime

151

Violence and sexual offences

35

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

19

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

7

Drugs

9

Other crime

37

Other theft

9

Possession of weapons

26

Public order

12

Robbery

52

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

53

Vehicle crime

157

Violence and sexual offences

29

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

28

Burglary

34

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

11

Other crime

34

Other theft

13

Possession of weapons

31

Public order

6

Robbery

30

Shoplifting

3

Theft from the person

57

Vehicle crime

129

Violence and sexual offences

26

Anti-social behaviour

44

Burglary

28

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

6

Other crime

45

Other theft

9

Possession of weapons

38

Public order

4

Robbery

27

Shoplifting

6

Theft from the person

54

Vehicle crime

144

Violence and sexual offences

15

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

24

Burglary

32

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

3

Other crime

43

Other theft

5

Possession of weapons

28

Public order

5

Robbery

34

Shoplifting

3

Theft from the person

47

Vehicle crime

162

Violence and sexual offences

13

Anti-social behaviour

4

Bicycle theft

27

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

9

Other crime

42

Other theft

11

Possession of weapons

36

Public order

11

Robbery

41

Shoplifting

7

Theft from the person

54

Vehicle crime

118

Violence and sexual offences

12

Anti-social behaviour

3

Bicycle theft

23

Burglary

32

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

15

Other crime

54

Other theft

7

Possession of weapons

40

Public order

5

Robbery

32

Shoplifting

5

Theft from the person

34

Vehicle crime

160

Violence and sexual offences

B26 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£112,000.00£104,000.00 - £120,000.002
Semi-Detached£234,666.67£200,000.00 - £288,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£360,000.00£360,000.00 - £360,000.001
Semi-Detached£231,666.67£180,000.00 - £320,000.003
Terraced£217,500.00£185,000.00 - £250,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£140,000.00£140,000.00 - £140,000.001
Semi-Detached£251,944.44£200,000.00 - £340,000.009
Terraced£210,666.67£162,000.00 - £240,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£94,500.00£64,000.00 - £125,000.002
Semi-Detached£259,590.91£200,000.00 - £349,000.0011
Terraced£231,458.33£160,000.00 - £295,000.008
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Semi-Detached£213,541.67£64,250.00 - £323,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£405,000.00£405,000.00 - £405,000.001
Flat£128,000.00£128,000.00 - £128,000.001
Semi-Detached£224,200.00£187,000.00 - £270,000.0010
Terraced£276,000.00£276,000.00 - £276,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£285,000.00£285,000.00 - £285,000.001
Flat£120,000.00£120,000.00 - £120,000.001
Other£265,000.00£265,000.00 - £265,000.002
Semi-Detached£214,375.00£150,000.00 - £340,000.0016
Terraced£241,200.00£185,000.00 - £305,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£112,625.00£53,000.00 - £152,500.004
Semi-Detached£234,166.67£39,500.00 - £418,000.006
Terraced£220,357.14£84,000.00 - £305,000.007
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£352,500.00£310,000.00 - £375,000.003
Flat£142,000.00£142,000.00 - £142,000.001
Other£165,000.00£165,000.00 - £165,000.001
Semi-Detached£245,610.00£185,000.00 - £350,000.0026
Terraced£180,770.83£85,000.00 - £310,000.0015
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£257,200.00£225,000.00 - £330,000.005
Flat£106,833.33£83,000.00 - £125,000.006
Other£165,000.00£165,000.00 - £165,000.001
Semi-Detached£238,017.86£170,000.00 - £290,000.0025
Terraced£204,111.11£49,000.00 - £335,000.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£261,250.00£172,500.00 - £350,000.003
Flat£135,000.00£135,000.00 - £135,000.002
Semi-Detached£171,837.50£62,850.00 - £323,000.0023
Terraced£195,522.22£82,150.00 - £260,000.0021
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£391,000.00£290,000.00 - £490,000.006
Flat£100,714.29£65,000.00 - £183,000.007
Other£145,444.33£13,333.00 - £211,500.004
Semi-Detached£229,961.54£170,000.00 - £285,000.0015
Terraced£214,416.67£171,000.00 - £267,500.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£295,000.00£285,000.00 - £305,000.002
Flat£132,142.86£106,000.00 - £150,000.007
Other£2,512,500.00£225,000.00 - £4,800,000.002
Semi-Detached£252,640.57£180,000.00 - £363,000.0028
Terraced£206,458.33£75,000.00 - £295,000.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£302,275.00£207,500.00 - £380,000.004
Flat£166,760.83£103,000.00 - £220,000.004
Other£235,000.00£235,000.00 - £235,000.001
Semi-Detached£243,983.55£146,000.00 - £330,000.0023
Terraced£227,000.00£120,000.00 - £355,000.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£300,250.00£267,500.00 - £333,000.002
Flat£157,997.50£122,000.00 - £193,995.002
Semi-Detached£243,263.89£102,000.00 - £343,000.0023
Terraced£257,277.78£191,000.00 - £370,000.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£135,500.00£87,000.00 - £168,500.005
Semi-Detached£227,919.12£107,500.00 - £312,000.0019
Terraced£181,000.00£152,000.00 - £252,500.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£144,196.33£80,378.00 - £183,000.004
Other£190,000.00£190,000.00 - £190,000.001
Semi-Detached£278,861.11£203,000.00 - £400,000.0011
Terraced£200,000.00£70,000.00 - £300,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£205,000.00£205,000.00 - £205,000.001
Flat£155,292.86£60,000.00 - £208,000.0014
Other£290,000.00£230,000.00 - £350,000.002
Semi-Detached£238,489.58£165,000.00 - £350,000.0029
Terraced£220,250.00£165,000.00 - £256,000.007
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£245,000.00£245,000.00 - £245,000.001
Flat£147,066.17£39,995.00 - £237,000.0011
Other£189,999.00£189,999.00 - £189,999.001
Semi-Detached£246,350.00£188,000.00 - £315,000.0020
Terraced£231,000.00£170,000.00 - £280,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£319,833.33£290,000.00 - £365,000.004
Flat£131,311.37£32,500.00 - £242,245.0023
Other£1,050,000.00£1,050,000.00 - £1,050,000.001
Semi-Detached£178,186.96£100,000.00 - £330,100.0025
Terraced£196,160.00£45,200.00 - £260,000.0011
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
Garretts Green Nursery SchoolNursery, Outstanding73 2-5B262JL
Gilbertstone Primary SchoolPrimary, Good425 3-11B261EH
Lyndon Green Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement368 7-11B261LU
Lyndon Green Infant SchoolPrimary, Good282 5-7B261LZ
Stanville Primary SchoolPrimary, Good249 3-11B263YN
Yardley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good837 4-11B261TD
Mapledene Primary SchoolPrimary, Good334 4-11B263XE
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademySecondary, Good1182 11-18B262RZ
East Birmingham Network AcademyPRU, Good1 13-16B261AL
Cockshut Hill SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement947 11-18B262HX
Brays SchoolSpecial, Outstanding93 2-11B261NS
St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate352 4-11B263HU
Amenities
  • Tri Star House Hotel, B26 3QR
  • Birmingham East Travelodge, B26 1DS
  • Blue Bell Guest House, B26 1DD
  • Central Guest House, B26 1DD
  • Gables Nest Guest House, B26 1DD
  • Brad 55.Co.Uk - Your Local Convenien, B26 2TE
  • Card Factory, B26 3JB
  • Costcutter, B26 2RU
  • Costcutter Supermarket, B26 2RL
  • Drinks Buster, B26 3SG
  • The Mount Tavern, B26 3BP
  • All Bar One, B26 3QJ
  • The Factory, B26 3QY
  • Arden Oak, B26 3LU
  • Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S, B26 1SA
  • Bottega, B26 3QY
  • Clubrooms By No1 Lounges Ltd, B26 3QY
  • Costa, Arrivals Landside, B26 3QY
  • Emirates Lounge Birmingham Airport, B26 3QJ
  • Soho Coffee Co, B26 3QZ
  • Aldi, B26 3HP
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, B26 3JE
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, B26 3YH
  • EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234), B26 3JH
  • Farmfoods Ltd, B26 1AD
  • Balti Raj, B26 1AL
  • Bhajee, B26 1HH
  • Broadstone Chinese Takeaway, B26 2BY
  • Caspian Pizza, B26 2BY
  • Church of God of Prophecy - Sheldon, B26 2RU
  • Ann Marie Howes Centre, B26 2DU
  • Elmdon Day Nursery, B26 3PN
  • Fitcap Nursery, B26 2RU
  • Garretts Green Nursery School, B26 2JL
  • Golden Stars Nursery, B26 1DT
  • M.A.D Catering, B26 3QT
  • Kustas Burger Van, B26 3TB
  • 9th Lucky Kitchen, B26 2UB
  • All U Need Is Cake, B26 3RH
  • Caretaker, B26 3BE
  • Charley's Burgers, B26 3JR
  • First Steps Nursery, B26 3XE
  • Alliance in Partnership, B26 2RZ
  • Brays Road Special School, B26 1NS
  • Cockshut Hill Technology College, B26 2HX
  • Gilbertstone Primary School, B26 1EH
  • Lyndon Green Junior School, B26 1LU