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 moderate crime levels, with around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheldon North is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall located 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 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sheldon North is £34,700 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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Garretts Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,750 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £220,802 |
| Flats | 2 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £205,500 |
10 year median price trend in Garretts Green
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.