Postcode B26 3AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon 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 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheldon North is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.
Sheldon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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 of residents in Sheldon North is £34,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 3AJ.
Sheldon North near B26 3AJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sheldon Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sheldon Country Park |
Based on 238 recent sales, the median property price is £252,250 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 | 17 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 167 | £253,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £251,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 3AJ postcode area, located within Sheldon North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Horrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Super Savers | Chaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YE | Walking directions to Super Savers |
| 0.3 mi | Radleys Local | The Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QY | Walking directions to Radleys Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.