Postcode B26 1HX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 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 15,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 per household in Yardley South is £51,342 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 1HX.
Yardley South near B26 1HX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oak Meadow Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £375,000 | £321 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £251,500 | £314 |
| Terraced | 32 | £192,500 | £259 |
| Flats | 20 | £132,250 | £205 |
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 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £401,500 | £117,500 | £266,500 | £197,500 |
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 | £251 |
| 2026 | £331 | £216 | £327 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 145, Gilbertstone Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1HY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £304,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 86, Bryn Arden Road, Birmingham, B26 1JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 88, Bryn Arden Road, Birmingham, B26 1JY | Terraced | Freehold | £257,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 178, Steyning Road, Birmingham, B26 1JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 19, Measham Grove, Birmingham, B26 1HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 |
In the B26 1HX postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Brean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | New Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Express Convenience | Bosworth Road, Birmingham, B26 1EU | Walking directions to Express Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1ET | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 1HX, 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 1HX 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.
The median sale price around B26 1HX in Yardley South is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B26 1HX, including Gilbertstone Primary School (Good), Brays School (Outstanding) and East Birmingham Network Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B26 1HX is Acocks Green, about 1,215 m away.
B26 1HX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 1HX is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zaker Choudhry (Liberal Democrats).