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B26 1DR

Coventry Road

South Yardley

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Overview

Postcode B26 1DR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yardley South is £51,342 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Yardley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Yardley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Yardley South is £51,342 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from B26 1DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Yardley South near B26 1DR 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
6,638.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.22(-17%)
Vehicle crime
16.41(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.08(-44%)
Public order
4.86(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
68.47%
Pakistani
44
14.01%
Other White
17
5.41%
Bangladeshi
14
4.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.23%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
23.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
20.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
18.5%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
34.81%
Owns with a mortgage
45
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
24.44%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.7%
Social rents from council
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in South Yardley

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £275K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Yardley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£375,000£321
Semi-Detached52£251,500£314
Terraced32£192,500£259
Flats20£132,250£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Yardley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Yardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,750£119,250£167,000£132,500
2017£288,000£98,000£175,500£147,750
2018£258,750£110,000£190,000£152,000
2019£295,000£125,500£185,000£156,000
2020£269,250£106,000£199,000£155,500
2021£287,500£135,000£212,500£175,000
2022£350,000£157,500£242,500£190,000
2023£350,000£161,400£245,000£202,500
2024£333,500£150,000£250,000£195,000
2025£311,000£135,000£250,000£195,000
2026£401,500£117,500£266,500£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Yardley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Yardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£180£205£162
2017£236£158£218£183
2018£282£176£235£188
2019£262£184£239£182
2020£260£184£256£203
2021£306£211£267£209
2022£315£301£302£225
2023£346£349£295£236
2024£324£225£291£226
2025£304£201£305£251
2026£331£216£327£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Yardley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Yardley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Flat 1, Trident Court, 1805, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
18 Aug 2025Flat 7, Trident Court, 1805, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DRFlatsLeasehold£132,500
18 Aug 2025Flat 4, Trident Court, 1801, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
29 Jul 2025Flat 8, Trident Court, 1805, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DRFlatsLeasehold£140,000
21 Nov 20251793A, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DSFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the B26 1DR postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 1DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBrays SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLyndon Green Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLyndon Green Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 1DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterBrean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miNisaCoventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DTWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miLondisNew Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCostcutterBirmingham, B26 1ANWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miAldiNew Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HPWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B26 1DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zaker Choudhry

South Yardley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardSouth YardleyE05011169
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yardley SouthE02001902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 076CE01008888
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 1DR

Is B26 1DR (Yardley South) safe?

The area around B26 1DR records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B26 1DR?

The median sale price around B26 1DR in Yardley South is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B26 1DR?

There are 17 schools close to B26 1DR, including Brays School (Outstanding), Lyndon Green Infant School (Good) and Lyndon Green Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B26 1DR?

B26 1DR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,924 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B26 1DR (Yardley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 1DR is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zaker Choudhry (Liberal Democrats).