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B26 2QH

Boyne Road

Sheldon

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Detailed insights for B26 2QH

Overview

Postcode B26 2QH 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 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 Lea Hall, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
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 15,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Lyndon Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 2QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Lyndon Green near B26 2QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B26 2QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSheldon Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Sheldon Country Park

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
4,119.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.17(-48%)
Vehicle crime
5.19(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-45%)
Public order
2.31(-62%)
Burglary
2.31(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
84.51%
Pakistani
9
3.98%
Caribbean
8
3.54%
Irish
5
2.21%
Other Black
4
1.77%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
40.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.22%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
73.77%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Social rents from council
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 2QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 2QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 2026103, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
02 Dec 202590, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
02 Dec 202590, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
02 Dec 202590, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
06 Jun 202591, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the B26 2QH postcode area, located within Lyndon Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 2QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryStanville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCockshut Hill SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 2QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterHorrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miSuper SaverCockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JHWalking directions to Super Saver
0.3 miCo-op FoodChurch Road, Birmingham, B26 3YHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSuper SaversChaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YEWalking directions to Super Savers
0.4 miRadleys LocalThe Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QYWalking directions to Radleys Local

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 2QH, 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 072BE01009324
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 2QH

Is B26 2QH (Lyndon Green) safe?

The area around B26 2QH records about 40 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 2QH?

The median sale price around B26 2QH 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 2QH?

There are 12 schools close to B26 2QH, including King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (Good), Stanville Primary School (Good) and Cockshut Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B26 2QH?

B26 2QH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B26 2QH (Lyndon Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 2QH 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).