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B26 2TX

Downsfield Road

Garretts Green

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Overview

Postcode B26 2TX 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Sheldon North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Sheldon North is £39,647 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Sheldon North near B26 2TX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B26 2TX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSheldon Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Sheldon Country Park
0.5 miRadleys ParkLargeWalking directions to Radleys Park

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
7,174.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.12(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.73(+20%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(+26%)
Other theft
7.64(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.46(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
50.36%
Pakistani
54
12.95%
Other White
31
7.43%
Bangladeshi
28
6.71%
African
18
4.32%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
29.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
21.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.31%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
31.21%
Social rents from council
43
27.39%
Other social rented
31
19.75%
Owns outright
17
10.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.19%
Total households: 157

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 2TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 2TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026128, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
30 Jan 2026121, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
02 Feb 2026103, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
02 Dec 202590, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
02 Dec 202590, Boyne Road, Birmingham, B26 2QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the B26 2TX postcode area, located within Sheldon North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 2TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStanville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Sheldon Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElms Farm Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2TX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 2TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterHorrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCo-op FoodChurch Road, Birmingham, B26 3YHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSuper SaversChaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YEWalking directions to Super Savers
0.3 miRadleys LocalThe Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QYWalking directions to Radleys Local
0.4 miSuper SaverCockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JHWalking directions to Super Saver

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 2TX, 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)Sheldon NorthE02001895
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 069EE01009323
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 2TX

Is B26 2TX (Sheldon North) safe?

The area around B26 2TX 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.

What is the average house price near B26 2TX?

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

What schools are near B26 2TX?

There are 12 schools close to B26 2TX, including Stanville Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (Good) and Elms Farm Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B26 2TX?

B26 2TX 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).

Who represents B26 2TX (Sheldon North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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