Postcode B26 1BY 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 3.6% 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 287 ft away from B26 1BY.
Yardley South near B26 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £226,005 in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £221,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £200,000 |
10 years price trend in South Yardley
In the B26 1BY postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1DG | |
| 0.4 mi | The Clumsy Swan | Church Road, Birmingham, B25 8UX | |
| 0.5 mi | The William Tyler | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 1SN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.