Postcode B26 2SP 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 very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Marston Green, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.
Sheldon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,289 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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 2SP.
Sheldon North near B26 2SP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sheldon Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sheldon Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Radleys Park | Large | Walking directions to Radleys Park |
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 2SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 1, Platt Brook Way, Birmingham, B26 2UD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 4, Heath Fields Way, Birmingham, B26 2UF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £77,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 16, Manston Road, Birmingham, B26 2TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 62, Manston Road, Birmingham, B26 2TS | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 450, Brays Road, Birmingham, B26 2RT | Terraced | Freehold | £171,000 |
In the B26 2SP postcode area, located within Sheldon North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Super Savers | Chaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YE | Walking directions to Super Savers |
| 0.2 mi | Radleys Local | The Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QY | Walking directions to Radleys Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Horrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Super Saver | Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JH | Walking directions to Super Saver |
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 2SP, 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 2SP records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2SP in Sheldon North is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B26 2SP, including King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (Good), Stanville Primary School (Good) and Elms Farm Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B26 2SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,289 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 2SP is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saddak Miah (Labour Party).