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B26 3BY

Bickenhill

Solihull

England / West Midlands / Solihull / Marston Green & Airport / Bickenhill / B26 3BY

Overview

Postcode B26 3BY is located in a major urban area, within the Bickenhill ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Marston Green & Airport area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 744.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Marston Green & Airport is £44,700 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham International located about 0.3 miles away.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
744
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Marston Green & Airport has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Marston Green & Airport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 744.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Marston Green & Airport is £44,700 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 137 ft away from B26 3BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Marston Green & Airport near B26 3BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birmingham International located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.3 mi

Birmingham International

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Bickenhill

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Bickenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,350,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£565,000
Flats17£170,000
Semi-Detached34£348,750
Terraced31£210,000

10 years price trend in Bickenhill

Schools

In the B26 3BY postcode area, located within Marston Green & Airport, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miSparElmdon Lane, Solihull, B26 3QZ
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodElmdon Lane, Solihull, B26 3QZ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.