Postcode B26 2SX 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 Lea Hall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Radleys 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 33.1% 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 2SX.
Sheldon North near B26 2SX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lea Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Hall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 211, Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham, B26 2UA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 213, Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham, B26 2UA | Terraced | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 85, Rotherfield Road, Birmingham, B26 2SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 100, Rotherfield Road, Birmingham, B26 2SH | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 330, Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B33 0TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the B26 2SX postcode area, located within Sheldon North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Super Saver | Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JH | Walking directions to Super Saver |
| 0.4 mi | Radleys Local | The Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QY | Walking directions to Radleys Local |
| 0.4 mi | Super Savers | Chaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YE | Walking directions to Super Savers |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Horrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2SX, 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 2SX 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 2SX in Sheldon North is £225,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B26 2SX, including King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (Good), Cockshut Hill School (Good) and Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B26 2SX is Lea Hall, about 1,325 m away.
B26 2SX 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 2SX is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saddak Miah (Labour Party).