Postcode B26 3EN 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 267.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year. The nearest station is Olton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Sheldon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 267.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from B26 3EN.
Sheldon South near B26 3EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Olton 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 3EN postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Valley Primary | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Lyndon School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.