B26 1EG is a safe, established residential area on Woodcock Lane North, 0.6km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For serious buyers, B26 1EG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00045077 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODCOCK LANE NORTH, B26 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCOCK LANE NORTH, B26 1EG.
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
B26 1EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1EG. 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
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1EG has low crime rates — 34 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
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
East Birmingham Network Academy
Daylesford Academy
Olton Primary School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.6 km
- Cakebox1.0 km
- Icing World Ltd1.0 km
- The Convenience Store0.5 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.6 km
- Journeys End0.2 km
- New Inn0.9 km
- Yardley Ex Servicemens Club0.9 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- E.Tea1.0 km
- Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Smithy'S Cafe0.6 km
- China City1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.5 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Big Johns0.7 km
- New Balti Hub0.6 km
- Pizza Pan1.0 km
- Sub 4U Limited1.0 km
- Balti Pickle0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Central Guest House0.9 km
- Atholl Lodge0.5 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.4 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.7 km
- Olton1.7 km
- Tyseley2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B261EG · Data under Open Government Licence