B26 1AN is an active urban area located 0.4km from South Yardley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
The people who live in B26 1AN are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00045130 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B26 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B26 1AN.
313
34
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B26 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1AN. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B26 1AN is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Birmingham Network Academy
Yardley Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Lyndon Green Infant School
Lyndon Green Junior School
Brays School
Cedars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Journeys End0.8 km
- Old Bill & Bull1.0 km
- The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.8 km
- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S1.0 km
- New Inn0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Gibertstone Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sura News0.2 km
- G M D News0.1 km
- Michaels Drinks0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Blue Bell Guest House0.1 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.1 km
- Central Guest House0.1 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.7 km
- O'Haras Sandwich Co0.9 km
- Dessert-Tella0.1 km
- Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.5 km
- Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- The Buffet Shop0.7 km
- Emmas Caribbean Limited0.5 km
- Ho Ho Kitchen0.5 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Madras Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green1.6 km
- Tyseley2.2 km
- Stechford2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B261AN · Data under Open Government Licence