Postcode B26 1BW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.3 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Yardley South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from B26 1BW.
Yardley South near B26 1BW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
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 1BW postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 20 Church Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1AD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Church Road, Birmingham, B25 8UL | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Birmingham, B26 1AN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | UK Style | 2-4 Waterloo Road, Birmingham, B25 8JR | Walking directions to UK Style |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.