Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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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 1BE 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

B26 1BE 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 9.3% year-on-year.

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

B26 1BE 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 1BE 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 9.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1BE 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 1BE. 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

£ 180,000

13 sales · Mean £ 174,807

Semi-Detached

£ 211,000

2 sales · Mean £ 211,000

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

Crime around B26 1BE 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 offences155
Shoplifting103
Criminal damage and arson38
Anti-social behaviour31
Burglary28

school Local Schools

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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.2 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.3 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.9 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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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils1.1 km
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Garretts Green Nursery School

Outstanding73 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Journeys End0.9 km
  • The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.7 km
  • Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.9 km
  • New Inn0.3 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Gibertstone Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Sura News0.2 km
  • G M D News0.2 km
  • Michaels Drinks0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Blue Bell Guest House0.2 km
  • Gables Nest Guest House0.1 km
  • Central Guest House0.2 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.6 km
  • Dessert-Tella0.2 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.4 km
  • Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.3 km
  • 2 Ms Supermarket1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • The Buffet Shop0.6 km
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.5 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.6 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Madras Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.6 km
  • Tyseley2.3 km
  • Lea Hall2.5 km