Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ROWLANDS ROAD, B26 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLANDS ROAD, B26 1AS.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B26 1AS 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.

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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B26 1AS — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

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

B26 1AS is a mixed residential area on Rowlands Road, 0.3km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B26, B26 1AS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00045137 (shared with 5 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 1AS. 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

White / British47.8%
Asian / British Asian41.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 320,000

10 sales · Mean £ 312,200

Terraced

£ 305,000

2 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

Crime around B26 1AS is moderate at 80 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 offences168
Shoplifting99
Criminal damage and arson42
Vehicle crime39
Anti-social behaviour34

school Local Schools

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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.3 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.4 km
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Lyndon Green Infant School

Good282 pupils0.8 km
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Lyndon Green Junior School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.9 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.9 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Good498 pupils1.1 km
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Garretts Green Nursery School

Outstanding73 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Journeys End0.9 km
  • The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.8 km
  • Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.8 km
  • New Inn0.4 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • The Buffet Shop0.6 km
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.4 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.8 km
  • Jalicious0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Gibertstone Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Lucky Star Convenience0.9 km
  • MFG Whirlwind Service Station0.9 km
  • The Local0.9 km
  • Sura News0.2 km
  • + 34 more
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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 Travelodge0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.6 km
  • Dessert-Tella0.3 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.5 km
  • Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.7 km
  • Lea Hall2.4 km
  • Tyseley2.5 km