Postcode B26 3NW 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 209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year. The nearest station is Olton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 209.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from B26 3NW.
Sheldon South near B26 3NW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Olton 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 3NW postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 3NW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Foodhall | Hob's Moat Road, Birmingham, B26 3DE | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0 mi | 1st Store Supermarket | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JH | Walking directions to 1st Store Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Grab & Go | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JH | Walking directions to Grab & Go |
| 0.1 mi | Bob Shop | Hob's Moat Road, Birmingham, B26 3JR | Walking directions to Bob Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3PD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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: 16/01/2026.