Postcode B26 1LB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Yardley South is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Yardley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 of residents in Yardley South is £40,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from B26 1LB.
Yardley South near B26 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £226,005 in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £221,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £200,000 |
10 years price trend in South Yardley
In the B26 1LB postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1DG | |
| 0.5 mi | The Journey's End | 262 Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1EH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.