Postcode B26 1AR is located in a major urban area, within the South Yardley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Yardley South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Yardley South is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Yardley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Yardley South is £40,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from B26 1AR.
Yardley South near B26 1AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £291,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £147,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Yardley
In the B26 1AR postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Birmingham, B26 1AN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 20 Church Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1AD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 1SN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B25 8UX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.