Postcode B26 2UX 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 very high crime levels, with around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year. The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.3 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 2UX.
Sheldon South near B26 2UX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 237 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £503,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 154 | £252,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £251,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 2UX postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 2UX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Horrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Super Saver | Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JH | Walking directions to Super Saver |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Super Savers | Chaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YE | Walking directions to Super Savers |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.