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B26 1QL

Barrows Lane

Sheldon

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Overview

Postcode B26 1QL is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lyndon Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyndon Green is £53,243 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lyndon Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Lyndon Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lyndon Green is £53,243 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 1QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lyndon Green near B26 1QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
6,449.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.01(-43%)
Vehicle crime
10.06(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-48%)
Public order
3.14(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
72.04%
Indian
16
5.26%
Pakistani
15
4.93%
Bangladeshi
14
4.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.63%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
23.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.9%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.83%
No qualifications
44
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
50%
Owns outright
44
37.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Sheldon

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)259
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £283K

Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sheldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£310
Terraced47£255,000£292
Semi-Detached156£253,500£297
Flats37£162,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sheldon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheldon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£81,500£163,000£159,500
2017£245,000£120,000£172,500£147,500
2018£235,000£110,000£185,000£179,500
2019£235,000£129,750£191,750£180,000
2020£250,000£144,154£200,000£177,500
2021£261,000£149,700£208,000£200,000
2022£305,000£119,000£235,500£220,000
2023£330,000£142,250£246,500£235,000
2024£342,500£155,000£240,000£230,000
2025£325,000£165,000£250,000£250,000
2026£322,500£130,000£257,000£261,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheldon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheldon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£164£197£194
2017£240£197£207£181
2018£235£168£212£211
2019£249£217£224£207
2020£256£323£243£208
2021£284£315£251£239
2022£299£190£276£258
2023£307£213£283£272
2024£297£245£281£273
2025£310£275£300£284
2026£299£180£293£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheldon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sheldon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 2025449, Barrows Lane, Birmingham, B26 1QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
30 Apr 2025473, Barrows Lane, Birmingham, B26 1QGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£282,000
07 Mar 20258, Bramble Drive, Birmingham, B26 2QQDetachedFreehold£330,000
26 Jun 202538, Kingfisher Close, Birmingham, B26 2QFTerracedFreehold£380,000
14 Apr 202536, Kingfisher Close, Birmingham, B26 2QFDetachedFreehold£394,000

Schools

In the B26 1QL postcode area, located within Lyndon Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 1QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLyndon Green Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryLyndon Green Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBrays SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 1QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 1QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisNew Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HLWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCostcutterHorrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miAldiNew Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSheldon Supermarket Londis236 Barrows Lane, Birmingham, B26 1RLWalking directions to Sheldon Supermarket Londis
0.5 miTescoCoventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3DYWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B26 1QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren Colling

Sheldon - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Rachel Ann Conaghan

Sheldon - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardSheldonE05011166
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lyndon GreenE02001898
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 072AE01009312
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 1QL

Is B26 1QL (Lyndon Green) safe?

The area around B26 1QL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B26 1QL?

The median sale price around B26 1QL in Lyndon Green is £250,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 259 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B26 1QL?

There are 17 schools close to B26 1QL, including Lyndon Green Infant School (Good), Lyndon Green Junior School (Good) and Brays School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B26 1QL?

B26 1QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B26 1QL (Lyndon Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 1QL is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren Colling (Reform UK) and Rachel Ann Conaghan (Reform UK).