Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

YEW TREE LANE, B26 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW TREE LANE, B26 1AU.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

56% of B26 1AU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

B26 1AU is a mixed residential area on Yew Tree Lane, 0.5km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Yardley East ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1AU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00048185 (shared with 4 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 1AU. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian41.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

Crime around B26 1AU is above average at 96 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 offences194
Shoplifting136
Criminal damage and arson39
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order32

school Local Schools

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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.3 km
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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Good498 pupils0.9 km
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Lyndon Green Infant School

Good282 pupils1.0 km
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Lyndon Green Junior School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.0 km
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Garretts Green Nursery School

Outstanding73 pupils1.1 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils1.1 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • G M D News0.4 km
  • Michaels Drinks0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • U Agaty0.4 km
  • Wells Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Dessert-Tella0.4 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.2 km
  • Asador Grill House0.6 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.5 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
  • 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.6 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.8 km
  • Jalicious0.9 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Bhajee0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.7 km
  • Blue Bell Guest House0.4 km
  • Gables Nest Guest House0.4 km
  • Central Guest House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.6 km
  • New Inn0.5 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.5 km
  • The Merry Mare0.5 km
  • The Rootless Pub0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.9 km
  • Lea Hall2.3 km
  • Stechford2.3 km