Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CLAY LANE, B26 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1DY.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B26 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B26 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 0.5km from Yardley, South in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1DY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00045149 (shared with 2 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 1DY. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.2%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

10 sales · Mean £ 191,350

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

12 sales · Mean £ 188,928

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

Crime around B26 1DY is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson25
Burglary11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.3 km
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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.5 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils0.8 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.9 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Lyndon Green Infant School

Good282 pupils1.0 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils1.0 km
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Lyndon Green Junior School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Emmas Caribbean Limited0.6 km
  • Ho Ho Kitchen0.6 km
  • Bhajee0.4 km
  • New Balti Hub0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Coopers Butchers0.4 km
  • Quicksilver Amusements0.6 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
  • Texaco Swan Service Station0.5 km
  • Yardley Chemist0.9 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Brooklyn Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Dessert-Tella0.5 km
  • Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea1.0 km
  • Asador Grill House0.6 km
  • China City0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Sife Supermarket0.8 km
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Atholl Lodge0.9 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.8 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.5 km
  • Blue Bell Guest House0.4 km
  • Gables Nest Guest House0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Holy Souls Social Club1.0 km
  • New Inn0.5 km
  • Yardley Ex Servicemens Club0.6 km
  • Journeys End0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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