Postcode B26 2UP 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 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 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 108.9 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 2UP.
Sheldon South near B26 2UP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 152 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £243,750 |
10 years price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 2UP postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The George V | Lea Drive, Birmingham, B26 3BU | |
| 0.4 mi | St Bernards Grange | Langham Close, Birmingham, B26 1RH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.