Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CLAY LANE, B26 1EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, B26 1EU.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B26 1EU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B26 1EU — age 39, 79% ownership, 17% 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 1EU is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 0.9km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00045083 (shared with 5 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 1EU. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 236,000

1 sales · Mean £ 236,000

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

B26 1EU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences87
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.6 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.8 km
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Olton Primary School

Good662 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.9 km
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Daylesford Academy

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Acocks Green Post Office1.0 km
  • Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.8 km
  • Cakebox0.9 km
  • Icing World Ltd0.8 km
  • The Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Holy Souls Social Club0.1 km
  • Journeys End0.6 km
  • Casey Joes0.9 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
  • The Lyndon Pub Company0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • E.Tea0.9 km
  • Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Buongiorno0.9 km
  • Smithy'S Cafe0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Big Johns0.8 km
  • Dragon i0.9 km
  • New Balti Hub0.8 km
  • Royal Kitchen0.9 km
  • Balti Pickle0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Atholl Lodge0.7 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.6 km
  • Midway Care Group Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.8 km
  • Olton1.3 km
  • Spring Road2.1 km