B26 1AP is a mixed residential area on Yew Tree Lane, 0.4km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For families considering a move, B26 1AP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00045137 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YEW TREE LANE, B26 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW TREE LANE, B26 1AP.
375
36
£ 40,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B26 1AP has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1AP. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
8 sales · Mean £ 196,125
Semi-Detached
£ 213,500
4 sales · Mean £ 205,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B26 1AP is above average at 101 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.
school Local Schools
Yardley Primary School
East Birmingham Network Academy
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Gilbertstone Primary School
Lyndon Green Infant School
Lyndon Green Junior School
Brays School
Garretts Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Journeys End1.0 km
- The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.6 km
- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.8 km
- New Inn0.3 km
- O Mahoneys Bar0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Stoney Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Gibertstone Convenience Store0.5 km
- Sura News0.3 km
- G M D News0.3 km
- Michaels Drinks0.6 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Blue Bell Guest House0.3 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.2 km
- Central Guest House0.3 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.5 km
- Dessert-Tella0.2 km
- Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The Buffet Shop0.5 km
- Madras Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Emmas Caribbean Limited0.5 km
- Ho Ho Kitchen0.7 km
- Jalicious1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green1.7 km
- Tyseley2.4 km
- Lea Hall2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B261AP · Data under Open Government Licence