Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WARWELL LANE, B26 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARWELL LANE, B26 1DB.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

35

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B26 1DB's 54% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £356k. Property prices are trending up 114.7% year-on-year.

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

B26 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Warwell Lane, 0.3km from South Yardley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B26 1DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 114.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00045141 (shared with 6 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 1DB. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

7 sales · Mean £ 227,642

Semi-Detached

£ 169,000

4 sales · Mean £ 171,375

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

Crime around B26 1DB is above average at 137 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 offences175
Shoplifting142
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft38
Public order36

school Local Schools

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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.1 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.4 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Good498 pupils0.9 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils1.1 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils1.1 km
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Lyndon Green Infant School

Good282 pupils1.1 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Journeys End0.7 km
  • Old Bill & Bull0.9 km
  • The Clumsy Swan Ltd0.9 km
  • New Inn0.1 km
  • O Mahoneys Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Gibertstone Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sura News0.3 km
  • G M D News0.1 km
  • Michaels Drinks0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Blue Bell Guest House0.1 km
  • Gables Nest Guest House0.1 km
  • Central Guest House0.1 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc)0.8 km
  • O'Haras Sandwich Co0.8 km
  • Brooklyn Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Dessert-Tella0.1 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
  • Sife Supermarket1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.2 km
  • 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • The Buffet Shop0.8 km
  • Pizza Crush0.9 km
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.6 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.4 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green1.4 km
  • Tyseley2.1 km
  • Olton2.6 km