B26 1ED is a safe, established residential area on Eaton Wood Drive, 0.5km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For serious buyers, B26 1ED is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 26.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00045077 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EATON WOOD DRIVE, B26 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON WOOD DRIVE, B26 1ED.
323
39
£ 40,000 /yr
48%
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 1ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1ED. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 317,500
8 sales · Mean £ 323,625
Terraced
£ 263,500
3 sales · Mean £ 254,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1ED has low crime rates — 42 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
Gilbertstone Primary School
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
East Birmingham Network Academy
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Yardley Primary School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Brays School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.5 km
- The Convenience Store0.6 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.7 km
- Journeys End0.2 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- Yardley Ex Servicemens Club0.7 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.4 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Big Johns0.7 km
- New Balti Hub0.5 km
- Pizza Pan0.8 km
- Sub 4U Limited0.9 km
- Balti Pickle0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Central Guest House0.8 km
- Atholl Lodge0.5 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.4 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Smithy'S Cafe0.5 km
- China City0.9 km
- Fillings0.4 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.8 km
- Olton1.9 km
- Tyseley1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B261ED · Data under Open Government Licence