Postcode B26 2BS is located in a major urban area, within the Yardley East ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kent's Moat area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kent's Moat is £44,342 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Yardley Park.
Kent's Moat has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Kent's Moat has an average crime rate, with approximately 64 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kent's Moat is £44,342 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 2BS.
Kent's Moat near B26 2BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lea Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Hall |
| 0.9 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Yardley Park | Large | Walking directions to Old Yardley Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Yardley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £361,500 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £265,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 22 | £217,500 | £263 |
| Flats | 12 | £111,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £86,000 | £172,500 | £141,000 |
| 2017 | £259,975 | £97,000 | £175,000 | £148,750 |
| 2018 | £262,000 | £95,000 | £195,000 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £94,000 | £210,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £267,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £311,500 | £109,500 | £230,000 | £182,750 |
| 2022 | £306,000 | £115,500 | £265,000 | £198,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £123,175 | £262,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £104,000 | £252,500 | £201,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £113,500 | £263,000 | £227,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £130,000 | £265,000 | £208,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £178 | £182 | £163 |
| 2017 | £213 | £164 | £195 | £187 |
| 2018 | £229 | £178 | £218 | £179 |
| 2019 | £242 | £174 | £225 | £181 |
| 2020 | £264 | £198 | £229 | £205 |
| 2021 | £287 | £173 | £240 | £205 |
| 2022 | £288 | £200 | £271 | £231 |
| 2023 | £328 | £212 | £275 | £247 |
| 2024 | £287 | £227 | £272 | £233 |
| 2025 | £292 | £218 | £287 | £264 |
| 2026 | £310 | £212 | £300 | £261 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 2BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 16, Rayners Croft, Birmingham, B26 2BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 40, Broadstone Road, Birmingham, B26 2BN | Terraced | Freehold | £196,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 41, Ferndown Close, Birmingham, B26 2BT | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 29, Ferndown Close, Birmingham, B26 2BT | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 21, Fairlawns, Birmingham, B26 2DT | Detached | Freehold | £331,000 |
In the B26 2BS postcode area, located within Kent's Moat, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sky News & Convenience Store | Broadstone Road, Birmingham, B26 2BY | Walking directions to Sky News & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham, B33 8LF | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deborah Harries
Yardley East - Elected 7 May 2026
Jess Phillips
Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B26 2BS records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B26 2BS in Kent's Moat is £250,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B26 2BS, including The Oval School (Good), Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants (Good) and Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B26 2BS is Lea Hall, about 817 m away.
B26 2BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,677 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 2BS is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Deborah Harries (Liberal Democrats).