Postcode B26 1EA is located in a major urban area, within the South Yardley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Acocks Green East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Oak Meadow Public Open Space.
Acocks Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Acocks Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 1EA.
Acocks Green East near B26 1EA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oak Meadow Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Westley Vale Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Westley Vale Millennium Green |
Based on 124 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 | 17 | £149,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £250,500 |
| Terraced | 50 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Yardley
In the B26 1EA postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Express Convenience | Bosworth Road, Birmingham, B26 1EU | Walking directions to Express Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Sife Minimarket | 124 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LG | Walking directions to Sife Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1ET | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Buywise | 77-79 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Buywise |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Brean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.