B26 1EP is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 0.7km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For families considering a move, B26 1EP represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00045159 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAY LANE, B26 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1EP.
308
39
£ 40,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B26 1EP is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1EP. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 188,000
4 sales · Mean £ 181,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1EP has low crime rates — 30 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
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Daylesford Academy
Olton Primary School
East Birmingham Network Academy
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.7 km
- Cakebox1.0 km
- Icing World Ltd1.0 km
- The Convenience Store0.3 km
- Whirlwind Service Station1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.4 km
- Journeys End0.2 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Smithy'S Cafe0.7 km
- China City1.0 km
- Fillings0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.6 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Big Johns0.7 km
- New Balti Hub0.7 km
- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- Balti Pickle0.5 km
- Pepes Piri Piri1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Central Guest House1.0 km
- Atholl Lodge0.6 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.5 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.8 km
- Olton1.6 km
- Tyseley2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B261EP · Data under Open Government Licence