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.
CLAY LANE, B26 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1DY.
258
42
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Gilbertstone Primary School
East Birmingham Network Academy
Yardley Primary School
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
Lyndon Green Infant School
Brays School
Lyndon Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Sife Supermarket0.8 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B261DY · Data under Open Government Licence