B26 1AX is a mixed residential area on Yew Tree Lane, 0.5km from Yardley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Yardley East ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For families considering a move, B26 1AX represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 38.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00048177 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YEW TREE LANE, B26 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW TREE LANE, B26 1AX.
294
42
£ 40,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1AX 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.
Area Character
B26 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 38.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1AX. The average age is 41.8. 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 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
£ 234,000
8 sales · Mean £ 222,425
Flat
£ 71,500
4 sales · Mean £ 74,500
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B26 1AX is moderate at 72 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
Garretts Green Nursery School
Lyndon Green Junior School
Lyndon Green Infant School
Blakesley Hall Primary School
Brays School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- D & B Wines & Spirits0.9 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.6 km
- Kelly's Diner0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Central Guest House0.6 km
- Blue Bell Guest House0.6 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.5 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Ivy's Cafe0.2 km
- Venue 320.7 km
- William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Da Bunz and Grillz0.9 km
- Peking Wok0.3 km
- Pizza Pan0.5 km
- Stella's Garretts Green Fish Bar0.9 km
- Sub 4U Limited0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.6 km
- New Inn0.6 km
- O Mahoneys Bar0.3 km
- The Merry Mare0.3 km
- The Rootless Pub0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green2.0 km
- Stechford2.1 km
- Lea Hall2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B261AX · Data under Open Government Licence