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B26 1AT

Sheldon

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Yardley / Sheldon / B26 1AT

Overview

Postcode B26 1AT is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Yardley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Yardley is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Yardley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Yardley has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Yardley is £40,000 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from B26 1AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Yardley near B26 1AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
3,480.2 per km²

Demographics

British
133
43.18%
Pakistani
71
23.05%
Indian
27
8.77%
Bangladeshi
23
7.47%
Caribbean
12
3.9%
Total population: 308

Housing

Owns outright
46
39.32%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.64%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Sheldon

Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£327,500
Flats27£148,000
Semi-Detached152£250,000
Terraced24£243,750

10 years price trend in Sheldon

Schools

In the B26 1AT postcode area, located within Yardley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryYardley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEast Birmingham Network AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLyndon Green Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miCostcutterBirmingham, B26 1AN
0.2 miNisaCoventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DT
0.3 miIcelandChurch Road, Birmingham, B26 1SN
0.3 miTesco Extra20 Church Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1AD
0.3 miCo-op FoodChurch Road, Birmingham, B25 8UX

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.