Postcode B26 1EP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Acocks Green East is £40,000 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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 of residents in Acocks Green East is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 1EP.
Acocks Green East near B26 1EP 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| 1 mi | Olton | N/A | Walking directions to Olton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 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 1EP 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 1EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Express Convenience | Bosworth Road, Birmingham, B26 1EU | Walking directions to Express Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1ET | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Brean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | The Avenue Store | 147 The Avenue, Birmingham, B27 6NP | Walking directions to The Avenue Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Lincoln Close, Birmingham, B27 6RT | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.