The B26 2RU postcode is in Birmingham, Birmingham postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the B26 2RU area, explore the B26 2RU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B26 2RU area, visit the B26 2RU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B26 |
| Ward | Garretts Green |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Sheldon North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Garretts Green |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Birmingham, Yardley |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1313 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Ethnically Diverse Metropolitan Living, while the work-zone classification is Teachers and carers in metro suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Dessert#One, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Unit 1, Sheldon Gardens, 490 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North, B26 2RU
Sprinklez, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Unit 1A, 492 Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham, B26 2RU
Fitcap Nursery, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: Sheldon Community Centre, Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, B26 2RU
Del Pierro's, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 492 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North, Birmingham, B26 2RU
Costcutter, Retailers - Other
Address: 492 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North, Birmingham, B26 2RU
The nearest places is Sheldon(0.49 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Marston Green(0.91 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Farm Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B33 0PJ (0.18 mi) | Details |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | B26 2RZ (0.19 mi) | Details |
| Stanville Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B26 3YN (0.22 mi) | Details |
| Mapledene Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | B26 3XE (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Cockshut Hill SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | B26 2HX (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale JuniorPrimary, Good | 7-11 | B33 0XG (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale InfantsPrimary, Good | 3-7 | B33 0XD (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 4-11 | B26 3HU (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Lyndon Green Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 7-11 | B26 1LU (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Lyndon Green Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-7 | B26 1LZ (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Brays SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | B26 1NS (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Gossey Lane AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | B33 0DS (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE(0.17 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| downsfield medical centreActive315 sheldon heath road, sheldon, birmingham | 01217432626 | B26 2TY |
| mirfield surgeryActive287 kitts green road, lea village, birmingham | 01214110484 | B33 0SA |
| the sheldon medical centreActivesheldon medical centre, 169-171 church road, sheldon, birmingham | 01217435511 | B26 3TT |
| church road surgeryActivechurch road surgery, 90 church road, sheldon, birmingham | 01217411101 | B26 3TP |
| garretts green lane surgeryActive172 garretts green lane, sheldon, birmingham | 01217433003 | B26 2SB |
| cranes park road surgeryActive25 cranes park road, sheldon, birmingham | 01217432018 | B26 3SE |
| coventry road practiceActivecoventry road practice, 2314 coventry road, sheldon, birmingham | 01217432154 | B26 3JS |
The population of B262RU is 342 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1928), Between 25 to 34 (1207), and Between 15 to 24 (1192).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 199 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 55.
Regarding education, 84 adults have No qualifications, while 42 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (261), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (209).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (117), followed by No religion (112).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (48) followed by Semi-routine occupations (45), and Full-time students (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (412), and 172 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1429) and Middle East and Asia (131).