Postcode B26 1AU 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 57.9 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 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Yardley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Yardley is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 1AU.
Yardley near B26 1AU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 137 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £242,500 |
10 years price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 1AU postcode area, located within Yardley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.