Postcode B26 1LY is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon 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 72.2 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Yardley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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 1LY.
Yardley South near B26 1LY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 237 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £503,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 154 | £252,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £251,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 1LY postcode area, located within Yardley South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | New Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | New Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sheldon Supermarket Londis | 236 Barrows Lane, Birmingham, B26 1RL | Walking directions to Sheldon Supermarket Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Brean Avenue, Birmingham, B26 1JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 1DT | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.