Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COVENTRY ROAD, B26 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVENTRY ROAD, B26 1AL.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B26 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B26 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k.

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

B26 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Coventry Road, 0.3km from Yardley, South in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00045133 (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 1AL. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around B26 1AL is above average at 127 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences176
Shoplifting142
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft39
Public order37

school Local Schools

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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.0 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.3 km
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Good498 pupils0.8 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.8 km
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Lyndon Green Infant School

Good282 pupils1.1 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils1.2 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils1.2 km
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Lyndon Green Junior School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Journeys End0.8 km
  • Old Bill & Bull0.9 km
  • The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.8 km
  • New Inn0.1 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Gibertstone Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sura News0.3 km
  • G M D News0.0 km
  • Michaels Drinks0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Blue Bell Guest House0.1 km
  • Gables Nest Guest House0.1 km
  • Central Guest House0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.7 km
  • O'Haras Sandwich Co0.9 km
  • Brooklyn Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Dessert-Tella0.0 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.1 km
  • 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • The Buffet Shop0.7 km
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.6 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.4 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Madras Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.5 km
  • Tyseley2.1 km
  • Stechford2.6 km