B26 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Coventry Road, 0.1km from Gilbertstone in Solihull. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For families considering a move, B26 1DS represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00045151 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COVENTRY ROAD, B26 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVENTRY ROAD, B26 1DS.
320
40
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B26 1DS is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1DS. The average age is 39.7. 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
Flat
£ 115,189
2 sales · Mean £ 115,189
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1DS has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lyndon Green Infant School
Brays School
Lyndon Green Junior School
East Birmingham Network Academy
Gilbertstone Primary School
Yardley Primary School
Garretts Green Nursery School
Cockshut Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Whirlwind Service Station0.5 km
- Brays Road Supermarket0.6 km
- Flat Over0.6 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Journeys End0.7 km
- New Inn0.7 km
- The Rootless Pub0.8 km
- Yardley Ex Servicemens Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Jilabi1.0 km
- Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill0.0 km
- China City0.1 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.0 km
- Starbox Pizza1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Greggs Plc0.5 km
- Madras Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Balti Raj0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- New Tai Po0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores LTD1.0 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Blue Bell Guest House0.6 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.5 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.0 km
- Central Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green1.6 km
- Olton2.4 km
- Lea Hall2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B261DS · Data under Open Government Licence