B26 1ET is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 0.9km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00045083 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAY LANE, B26 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1ET.
356
39
£ 40,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1ET represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B26 1ET spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1ET. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1ET has low crime rates — 30 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
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Olton Primary School
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Daylesford Academy
Cedars Academy
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Greggs Bakery0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- Acocks Green Post Office0.9 km
- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.9 km
- Atholl Lodge0.7 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Banquet Cafe0.9 km
- Best UK Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Gossips Cafe0.7 km
- Hawam Tawa and Grill0.8 km
- E.Tea0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Sife Supermarket0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.3 km
- Big Johns0.8 km
- Dragon i0.8 km
- New Balti Hub0.8 km
- Royal Kitchen0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.1 km
- Journeys End0.6 km
- Casey Joes0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
- The Lyndon Pub Company0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.8 km
- Olton1.2 km
- Spring Road2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B261ET · Data under Open Government Licence