Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

EATON WOOD DRIVE, B26 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON WOOD DRIVE, B26 1ED.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.2 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.5 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.6 km
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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils1.0 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils1.1 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils1.3 km
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Brays School

Outstanding93 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.4 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

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
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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

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