Postcode B26 2SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Garretts Green 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 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sheldon North is £39,647 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Sheldon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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 2SJ.
Sheldon North near B26 2SJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lea Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Hall |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £290,802 | £139 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £240,000 | £264 |
| Terraced | 24 | £207,250 | £237 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,625 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 2SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 133, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 149, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 139, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QU | Terraced | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 121, Elmay Road, Birmingham, B26 2QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 38, Rotherfield Road, Birmingham, B26 2SL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the B26 2SJ postcode area, located within Sheldon North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Super Saver | Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JH | Walking directions to Super Saver |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Horrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Sheldon Supermarket Londis | 236 Barrows Lane, Birmingham, B26 1RL | Walking directions to Sheldon Supermarket Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Radleys Local | The Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QY | Walking directions to Radleys Local |
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 2SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Saddak Miah
Garretts Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B26 2SJ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B26 2SJ in Sheldon North is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B26 2SJ, 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.
The closest station to B26 2SJ is Lea Hall, about 1,446 m away.
B26 2SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B26 2SJ is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saddak Miah (Labour Party).