Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CLAY LANE, B26 1ES House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

313

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B26 1ES spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

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

B26 1ES is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 0.8km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1ES represents 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 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00045088 (shared with 3 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 1ES. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.9%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

18 sales · Mean £ 233,597

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

B26 1ES has low crime rates — 35 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 offences99
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary14
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.4 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.9 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Olton Primary School

Good662 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Daylesford Academy

Requires Improvement1.0 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Acocks Green Post Office1.0 km
  • Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.7 km
  • Cakebox0.9 km
  • Icing World Ltd0.8 km
  • The Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Holy Souls Social Club0.2 km
  • Journeys End0.4 km
  • Casey Joes1.0 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
  • The Lyndon Pub Company0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • E.Tea0.9 km
  • Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Buongiorno1.0 km
  • Smithy'S Cafe0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket1.0 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Big Johns0.7 km
  • Dragon i0.9 km
  • New Balti Hub0.7 km
  • Royal Kitchen1.0 km
  • Balti Pickle0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Atholl Lodge0.6 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.6 km
  • Midway Care Group Limited1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.8 km
  • Olton1.4 km
  • Spring Road2.1 km