Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ROWLANDS ROAD, B26 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLANDS ROAD, B26 1AT.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B26 1AT — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 30.6% year-on-year.

home £358,200 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B26 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Rowlands Road, 0.3km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Yardley East ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1AT represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £358k, up 30.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00048185 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1AT. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian41.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 403,333

Semi-Detached

£ 318,500

8 sales · Mean £ 347,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B26 1AT is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences124
Criminal damage and arson35
Shoplifting31
Vehicle crime24
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.4 km
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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.4 km
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Lyndon Green Infant School

Good282 pupils0.8 km
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Lyndon Green Junior School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.9 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils0.9 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils1.0 km
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Garretts Green Nursery School

Outstanding73 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Good498 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Journeys End1.0 km
  • The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.7 km
  • Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.8 km
  • New Inn0.5 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Greggs Plc1.0 km
  • The Buffet Shop0.5 km
  • Madras Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.4 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Stoney Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Whirlwind Service Station1.0 km
  • Gibertstone Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Lucky Star Convenience0.9 km
  • MFG Whirlwind Service Station1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Blue Bell Guest House0.4 km
  • Gables Nest Guest House0.3 km
  • Central Guest House0.4 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.5 km
  • Dessert-Tella0.4 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.8 km
  • Lea Hall2.4 km
  • Stechford2.5 km