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B26 3PW

Sheldon

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Sheldon South / Sheldon / B26 3PW

Overview

Postcode B26 3PW 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 Marston Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
267
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Sheldon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 267.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from B26 3PW.

Flood risk

Low

Sheldon South near B26 3PW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
757.3 per km²

Demographics

British
193
68.93%
Pakistani
30
10.71%
Other White
18
6.43%
Indian
17
6.07%
Irish
10
3.57%
Total population: 280

Housing

Owns outright
63
55.26%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.04%
Social rents from council
2
1.75%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Sheldon

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£327,500
Flats27£148,000
Semi-Detached152£250,000
Terraced24£243,750

10 years price trend in Sheldon

Schools

In the B26 3PW postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryValley PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMapledene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miRansun's SupermarketArden Oak Road, Birmingham, B26 3LX
0.3 miMini MartHob's Moat Road, Birmingham, B26 3JR
0.3 miMorrisonsCoventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3PD
0.3 miBob ShopHob's Moat Road, Birmingham, B26 3JR
0.4 miGrab & GoCoventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.