B26 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Birchtrees Croft, 0.6km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For serious buyers, B26 1EF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00045077 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHTREES CROFT, B26 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHTREES CROFT, B26 1EF.
323
39
£ 40,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B26 1EF — age 39, 78% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1EF. The average age is 39.1. 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
Detached
£ 307,500
6 sales · Mean £ 321,833
Terraced
£ 187,475
2 sales · Mean £ 187,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1EF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gilbertstone Primary School
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
East Birmingham Network Academy
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Yardley Primary School
Brays School
Lyndon Green Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.6 km
- The Convenience Store0.6 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.7 km
- Journeys End0.1 km
- New Inn0.7 km
- Yardley Ex Servicemens Club0.7 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.5 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Big Johns0.7 km
- New Balti Hub0.6 km
- Pizza Pan0.8 km
- Sub 4U Limited0.9 km
- Balti Pickle0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Central Guest House0.7 km
- Atholl Lodge0.5 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.5 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Smithy'S Cafe0.6 km
- China City0.9 km
- Fillings0.5 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.8 km
- Olton1.9 km
- Tyseley1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B261EF · Data under Open Government Licence