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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Yardley South is £51,342 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 moderate 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 79.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Yardley South is £51,342 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.
The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 7 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £132,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £192,500 |
10 year median 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.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Brean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Birmingham, B26 1AN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | New Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | 20 Church Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1AD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.
Elected local representatives for B26 1LB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.