Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

OAK MEADOW CLOSE, B26 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK MEADOW CLOSE, B26 1EE.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates B26 1EE — age 39, 78% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1EE is a safe, established residential area on Oak Meadow Close, 0.6km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1EE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EE 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 1EE. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 203,600

Detached

£ 284,250

4 sales · Mean £ 284,625

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

B26 1EE has low crime rates — 36 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 offences95
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour9

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 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.9 km
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East Birmingham Network Academy

Good1 pupils0.9 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils1.2 km
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Yardley Primary School

Good837 pupils1.2 km
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Daylesford Academy

Requires Improvement1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.6 km
  • Cakebox1.0 km
  • Icing World Ltd1.0 km
  • The Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Holy Souls Social Club0.6 km
  • Journeys End0.2 km
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • Yardley Ex Servicemens Club0.8 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • E.Tea1.0 km
  • Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Smithy'S Cafe0.6 km
  • China City1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.5 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Swan Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Big Johns0.7 km
  • New Balti Hub0.6 km
  • Pizza Pan0.9 km
  • Sub 4U Limited1.0 km
  • Balti Pickle0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Central Guest House0.9 km
  • Atholl Lodge0.5 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.8 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.4 km
  • Birmingham East Travelodge0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.7 km
  • Olton1.7 km
  • Tyseley2.0 km