Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BOSWORTH ROAD, B26 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWORTH ROAD, B26 1EX.

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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 1EX 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B26 1EX spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B26 1EX is a safe, established residential area on Bosworth Road, 0.9km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within South Yardley ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

For families considering a move, B26 1EX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 13.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B26 1EX 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 1EX. 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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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

£ 225,000

13 sales · Mean £ 231,222

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

B26 1EX 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Vehicle crime21
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils0.4 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.7 km
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Olton Primary School

Good662 pupils0.9 km
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Daylesford Academy

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.9 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.8 km
  • Cakebox1.0 km
  • Icing World Ltd0.9 km
  • The Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Holy Souls Social Club0.2 km
  • Journeys End0.4 km
  • Casey Joes1.0 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.8 km
  • The Lyndon Pub Company0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • E.Tea1.0 km
  • Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Buongiorno1.0 km
  • Smithy'S Cafe0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Big Johns0.8 km
  • Dragon i1.0 km
  • New Balti Hub0.8 km
  • Balti Pickle0.3 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Atholl Lodge0.7 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.9 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.8 km
  • Olton1.4 km
  • Spring Road2.1 km