B26 is a postcode district in Solihull, West Midlands, covering 568 active and 175 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B26 (20%) is characterised by a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (19%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes B26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B26 are around £242k, up 3.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B26 at 448 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B26 postcode area.
33,750
40
£ 37,963 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B26 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £242k. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Garretts Green Nursery School
Gilbertstone Primary School
Lyndon Green Junior School
Lyndon Green Infant School
Stanville Primary School
Yardley Primary School
Mapledene Primary School
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Tri Star House Hotel
- Birmingham East Travelodge
- Blue Bell Guest House
- Central Guest House
- Gables Nest Guest House
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Brad 55.Co.Uk - Your Local Convenien
- Card Factory
- Costcutter
- Costcutter Supermarket
- Drinks Buster
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Mount Tavern
- All Bar One
- The Factory
- Arden Oak
- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Bottega
- Clubrooms By No1 Lounges Ltd
- Costa, Arrivals Landside
- Emirates Lounge Birmingham Airport
- Soho Coffee Co
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Balti Raj
- Bhajee
- Broadstone Chinese Takeaway
- Pizza Bank
- Pizza Hut
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234)
- Farmfoods Ltd
- + 4 more
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Area Profile: B26 · Data under Open Government Licence