Postcode B26 1DX is located in a major urban area, within the South Yardley area 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 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yardley South is £51,342 per year. The median sale price in South Yardley is £230,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £179,000 and £271,500. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Oak Meadow Public Open Space.
Yardley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,895 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
The average income per household in Yardley South is £51,342 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from B26 1DX.
Yardley South near B26 1DX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oak Meadow Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £286 per square foot) in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £375,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £255,000 | £320 |
| Terraced | 34 | £191,500 | £264 |
| Flats | 19 | £127,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £133,750 | £250,250 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £388,000 | £117,500 | £261,250 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £248 |
| 2026 | £288 | £216 | £326 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 72, Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 8, Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1DX | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 16, Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1DX | Terraced | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 83, Aldershaw Road, Birmingham, B26 1HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 66, Aldershaw Road, Birmingham, B26 1HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £283,000 |
In the B26 1DX postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | East Birmingham Network Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 May 2014. | |
East Birmingham Network Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 May 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Yardley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2014. | |
Yardley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Feb 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gilbertstone Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2014. | |
Gilbertstone Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Mar 2014
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B26 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Birmingham, B26 1AN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 20 Church Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1AD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Brean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B26 1DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zaker Choudhry
South Yardley - Elected 7 May 2026
Jess Phillips
Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B26 1DX records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B26 1DX in South Yardley is £230,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B26 1DX, including East Birmingham Network Academy (Good), Yardley Primary School (Good) and Gilbertstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B26 1DX is Acocks Green, about 1,394 m away.
B26 1DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 1DX is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zaker Choudhry (Liberal Democrats).