Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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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 1BD 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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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 1BD — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1BD is a mixed residential area on Yew Tree Lane, 0.5km from Gilbertstone in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1BD represents 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 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £199k.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1BD 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 1BD. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 181,200

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

Crime around B26 1BD is above average at 97 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 offences199
Shoplifting137
Criminal damage and arson40
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order32

school Local Schools

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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.2 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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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils1.1 km
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Garretts Green Nursery School

Outstanding73 pupils1.1 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 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 Extra0.5 km
  • U Agaty0.4 km
  • Wells Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Dessert-Tella0.3 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.2 km
  • Asador Grill House0.6 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.5 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 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 House0.3 km
  • Central Guest House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.7 km
  • New Inn0.4 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.5 km
  • The Merry Mare0.5 km
  • The Rootless Pub0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.8 km
  • Stechford2.3 km
  • Lea Hall2.3 km