B26 1BE is a mixed residential area on Yew Tree Lane, 0.4km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For families considering a move, B26 1BE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 £195k, up 9.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00045137 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YEW TREE LANE, B26 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW TREE LANE, B26 1BE.
375
36
£ 40,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1BE 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
B26 1BE has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1BE. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
13 sales · Mean £ 174,807
Semi-Detached
£ 211,000
2 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B26 1BE 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
Gilbertstone Primary School
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Lyndon Green Infant School
Lyndon Green Junior School
Brays School
Garretts Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Journeys End0.9 km
- The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.7 km
- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.9 km
- New Inn0.3 km
- O Mahoneys Bar0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Gibertstone Convenience Store0.5 km
- Sura News0.2 km
- G M D News0.2 km
- Michaels Drinks0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.4 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Blue Bell Guest House0.2 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.1 km
- Central Guest House0.2 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.6 km
- Dessert-Tella0.2 km
- Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.4 km
- Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket1.0 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- The Buffet Shop0.6 km
- Emmas Caribbean Limited0.5 km
- Ho Ho Kitchen0.6 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Madras Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green1.6 km
- Tyseley2.3 km
- Lea Hall2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B261BE · Data under Open Government Licence