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B26 2SB

Garretts Green Lane

Garretts Green

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Overview

Postcode B26 2SB is located in a major urban area, within the Garretts Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kent's Moat area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Kent's Moat has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kent's Moat has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kent's Moat is £44,342 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 2SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Kent's Moat near B26 2SB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B26 2SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Lea Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Hall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
4,332.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.15(+11%)
Shoplifting
21.07(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-16%)
Vehicle crime
8.03(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
59.95%
Pakistani
44
11.37%
Bangladeshi
27
6.98%
African
15
3.88%
Caribbean
11
2.84%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
31.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
20.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.62%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
40.15%
Owns outright
42
30.66%
Social rents from council
18
13.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.49%
Other social rented
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Garretts Green

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £247K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Garretts Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 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 Garretts Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£290,802£139
Semi-Detached26£240,000£264
Terraced24£207,250£237
Flats2£108,625£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garretts Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garretts Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£93,500£143,500£133,000
2017£167,000£81,500£150,000£140,000
2018£249,995£85,000£166,000£155,000
2019£276,995£102,500£174,000£160,000
2020£225,000£71,500£181,000£167,000
2021£248,000£85,000£183,000£175,000
2022£447,500£118,500£220,000£190,000
2023£222,000£115,000£216,750£208,750
2024£360,000£50,000£221,000£201,500
2025£290,802£83,625£238,000£210,500
2026£140,000£255,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garretts Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garretts Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£111£152£166
2017£197£131£161£158
2018£200£124£186£167
2019£222£142£220£184
2020£236£120£200£178
2021£257£148£205£195
2022£247£186£230£232
2023£283£165£234£231
2024£288£71£255£238
2025£139£161£253£238
2026£188£263£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garretts Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Garretts Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 2SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 2SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025166, Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B26 2SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
02 Apr 2025133, Billingsley Road, Birmingham, B26 2EBTerracedFreehold£235,100
01 Jun 2026133, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 Oct 2025149, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
22 Aug 2025139, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QUTerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the B26 2SB postcode area, located within Kent's Moat, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 2SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCockshut Hill SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryGarretts Green Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 2SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSuper SaverCockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JHWalking directions to Super Saver
0.4 miSheldon Supermarket Londis236 Barrows Lane, Birmingham, B26 1RLWalking directions to Sheldon Supermarket Londis
0.5 miCostcutterHorrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PTWalking directions to Costcutter

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 2SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Saddak Miah

Garretts Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
WardGarretts GreenE05011137
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kent's MoatE02001888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 062DE01009517
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 2SB

Is B26 2SB (Kent's Moat) safe?

The area around B26 2SB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near B26 2SB?

The median sale price around B26 2SB in Kent's Moat is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B26 2SB?

There are 16 schools close to B26 2SB, including Cockshut Hill School (Good), Garretts Green Nursery School (Outstanding) and King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B26 2SB?

The closest station to B26 2SB is Lea Hall, about 1,368 m away.

How deprived is the area around B26 2SB?

B26 2SB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B26 2SB (Kent's Moat) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B26 2SB is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saddak Miah (Labour Party).