Postcode B26 2PT is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sheldon North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sheldon North is £39,647 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.
Sheldon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon North has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sheldon North is £39,647 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 2PT.
Sheldon North near B26 2PT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sheldon Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sheldon Country Park |
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 2PT postcode area, located within Sheldon North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2PT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Horrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Super Savers | Chaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YE | Walking directions to Super Savers |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Radleys Local | The Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QY | Walking directions to Radleys Local |
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: 01/01/2026.