B26 1AS is a mixed residential area on Rowlands Road, 0.3km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B26, B26 1AS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00045137 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWLANDS ROAD, B26 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLANDS ROAD, B26 1AS.
375
36
£ 40,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines B26 1AS — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1AS. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
10 sales · Mean £ 312,200
Terraced
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B26 1AS is moderate at 80 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
Lyndon Green Infant School
Lyndon Green Junior School
Gilbertstone Primary School
Brays School
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Garretts Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Journeys End0.9 km
- The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.8 km
- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.8 km
- New Inn0.4 km
- O Mahoneys Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- The Buffet Shop0.6 km
- Emmas Caribbean Limited0.4 km
- Ho Ho Kitchen0.8 km
- Jalicious0.9 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Gibertstone Convenience Store0.4 km
- Lucky Star Convenience0.9 km
- MFG Whirlwind Service Station0.9 km
- The Local0.9 km
- Sura News0.2 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Blue Bell Guest House0.3 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.2 km
- Central Guest House0.3 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.6 km
- Dessert-Tella0.3 km
- Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.5 km
- Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green1.7 km
- Lea Hall2.4 km
- Tyseley2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B261AS · Data under Open Government Licence