B26 1EN is a safe, established residential area on Longley Crescent, 0.9km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B26 1EN is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00045164 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGLEY CRESCENT, B26 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGLEY CRESCENT, B26 1EN.
275
46
£ 40,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B26 1EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B26 1EN has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1EN. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
10 sales · Mean £ 123,200
Terraced
£ 154,000
4 sales · Mean £ 155,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1EN has low crime rates — 29 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
Daylesford Academy
Olton Primary School
East Birmingham Network Academy
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Brays School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.8 km
- The Convenience Store0.4 km
- Whirlwind Service Station0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- B & B News0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.4 km
- Journeys End0.3 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.9 km
- The Lyndon Pub Company1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Big Johns0.9 km
- New Balti Hub0.8 km
- Sub 4U Limited0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- Balti Pickle0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Central Guest House1.0 km
- Atholl Lodge0.7 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.7 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.8 km
- Blue Bell Guest House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Smithy'S Cafe0.8 km
- China City0.9 km
- Fillings0.8 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Asador Grill House0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.9 km
- Olton1.6 km
- Tyseley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B261EN · Data under Open Government Licence