B26 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Warwell Lane, 0.3km from South Yardley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B26 1DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 114.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00045141 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARWELL LANE, B26 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARWELL LANE, B26 1DB.
288
35
£ 40,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B26 1DB's 54% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £356k. Property prices are trending up 114.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1DB. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
7 sales · Mean £ 227,642
Semi-Detached
£ 169,000
4 sales · Mean £ 171,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B26 1DB is above average at 137 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
Cedars Academy
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Lyndon Green Infant School
Brays School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Journeys End0.7 km
- Old Bill & Bull0.9 km
- The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.9 km
- New Inn0.1 km
- O Mahoneys Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Gibertstone Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sura News0.3 km
- G M D News0.1 km
- Michaels Drinks0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.3 km
- + 29 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
18 nearby- William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.8 km
- O'Haras Sandwich Co0.8 km
- Brooklyn Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Dessert-Tella0.1 km
- Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Sife Supermarket1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The Buffet Shop0.8 km
- Pizza Crush0.9 km
- Emmas Caribbean Limited0.6 km
- Ho Ho Kitchen0.4 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green1.4 km
- Tyseley2.1 km
- Olton2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B261DB · Data under Open Government Licence