Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CLAY LANE, B26 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1ER.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

B26 1ER is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 20.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B26 1ER is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 0.7km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1ER represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 20.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00045159 (shared with 7 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 1ER. 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

White / British71.4%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,350

10 sales · Mean £ 214,820

Terraced

£ 230,000

4 sales · Mean £ 226,000

Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

B26 1ER has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Vehicle crime26
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.3 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.6 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.9 km
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Olton Primary School

Good662 pupils1.1 km
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Daylesford Academy

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils1.1 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good230 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.7 km
  • Cakebox1.0 km
  • Icing World Ltd0.9 km
  • The Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Holy Souls Social Club0.4 km
  • Journeys End0.3 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • E.Tea1.0 km
  • Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Smithy'S Cafe0.7 km
  • Fillings0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Big Johns0.7 km
  • Dragon i1.0 km
  • New Balti Hub0.7 km
  • Balti Pickle0.5 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Atholl Lodge0.6 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.5 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.8 km
  • Olton1.6 km
  • Tyseley2.1 km