Postcode B26 2UN is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Sheldon South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Sheldon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 2UN.
Sheldon South near B26 2UN 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 137 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £242,500 |
10 years price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 2UN postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.