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B26 3RA

Dovercourt Road

Sheldon

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Overview

Postcode B26 3RA 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Sheldon South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sheldon South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 3RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sheldon South near B26 3RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B26 3RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSheldon Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Sheldon Country Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,741.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.06(-71%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-47%)
Burglary
2.6(-36%)
Other theft
1.3(-77%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
82.15%
Bangladeshi
11
3.7%
Pakistani
9
3.03%
Other White
9
3.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.69%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
27.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.55%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
45.67%
Owns with a mortgage
56
44.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Sheldon

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)259
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £283K

Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sheldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£310
Terraced47£255,000£292
Semi-Detached156£253,500£297
Flats37£162,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sheldon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheldon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£81,500£163,000£159,500
2017£245,000£120,000£172,500£147,500
2018£235,000£110,000£185,000£179,500
2019£235,000£129,750£191,750£180,000
2020£250,000£144,154£200,000£177,500
2021£261,000£149,700£208,000£200,000
2022£305,000£119,000£235,500£220,000
2023£330,000£142,250£246,500£235,000
2024£342,500£155,000£240,000£230,000
2025£325,000£165,000£250,000£250,000
2026£322,500£130,000£257,000£261,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheldon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheldon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£164£197£194
2017£240£197£207£181
2018£235£168£212£211
2019£249£217£224£207
2020£256£323£243£208
2021£284£315£251£239
2022£299£190£276£258
2023£307£213£283£272
2024£297£245£281£273
2025£310£275£300£284
2026£299£180£293£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheldon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sheldon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 3RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 3RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20255, The Laurels, Birmingham, B26 3SZDetachedFreehold£325,000
12 Jan 202660, Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,000
28 Jul 202552, Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SJTerracedFreehold£357,000
02 Jun 202568, Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SJDetachedFreehold£338,000
01 Apr 202534, Warmington Road, Birmingham, B26 3SYTerracedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the B26 3RA postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 3RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMapledene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStanville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 3RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 3RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressCranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SEWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miRansun's SupermarketArden Oak Road, Birmingham, B26 3LXWalking directions to Ransun's Supermarket
0.4 miMini MartHob's Moat Road, Birmingham, B26 3JRWalking directions to Mini Mart
0.4 miBob ShopHob's Moat Road, Birmingham, B26 3JRWalking directions to Bob Shop
0.4 miGrab & GoCoventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JHWalking directions to Grab & Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B26 3RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren Colling

Sheldon - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Rachel Ann Conaghan

Sheldon - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardSheldonE05011166
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sheldon SouthE02001907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 081DE01009318
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 3RA

Is B26 3RA (Sheldon South) safe?

The area around B26 3RA records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B26 3RA?

The median sale price around B26 3RA in Sheldon South is £250,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 259 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B26 3RA?

There are 11 schools close to B26 3RA, including Mapledene Primary School (Good), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good) and Stanville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B26 3RA?

B26 3RA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B26 3RA (Sheldon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 3RA is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren Colling (Reform UK) and Rachel Ann Conaghan (Reform UK).

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