B26 1ER 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 1ER represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B26 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00045159 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAY LANE, B26 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1ER.
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 1ER 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. Property prices are trending up 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B26 1ER. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 225,350
10 sales · Mean £ 214,820
Terraced
£ 230,000
4 sales · Mean £ 226,000
Detached
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B26 1ER has low crime rates — 37 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
Olton Primary School
Daylesford Academy
East Birmingham Network Academy
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.7 km
- Cakebox1.0 km
- Icing World Ltd0.9 km
- The Convenience Store0.3 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.4 km
- Journeys End0.3 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- E.Tea1.0 km
- Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Smithy'S Cafe0.7 km
- Fillings0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Swan Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Big Johns0.7 km
- Dragon i1.0 km
- New Balti Hub0.7 km
- Balti Pickle0.5 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Atholl Lodge0.6 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.5 km
- Birmingham East Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.8 km
- Olton1.6 km
- Tyseley2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B261ER · Data under Open Government Licence