Postcode B26 3SR is located in a major urban area, within the Sheldon area 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 median sale price in Sheldon is £250,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £206,125 and £285,000. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.
Sheldon South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,464 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Sheldon South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 3SR.
Sheldon South near B26 3SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marston Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Marston Green | N/A | Walking directions to Marston Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sheldon Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sheldon Country Park |
Based on 256 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £325,000 | £325 |
| Terraced | 44 | £255,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 158 | £251,000 | £295 |
| Flats | 36 | £162,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £166,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £132,500 | £255,000 | £261,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £277 | £300 | £284 |
| 2026 | £325 | £178 | £293 | £306 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 3SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 132, Whitecroft Road, Birmingham, B26 3RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 166, Whitecroft Road, Birmingham, B26 3RG | Detached | Leasehold | £228,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 85, Berryfield Road, Birmingham, B26 3UN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 161, Whitecroft Road, Birmingham, B26 3RL | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 127, Whitecroft Road, Birmingham, B26 3RL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £292,500 |
In the B26 3SR postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Mapledene Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Mar 2017. | |
Mapledene Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Mar 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Elms Farm Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
Elms Farm Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Stanville Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Stanville Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B26 3SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ransun's Supermarket | Arden Oak Road, Birmingham, B26 3LX | Walking directions to Ransun's Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B26 3SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Colling
Sheldon - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Ann Conaghan
Sheldon - Elected 7 May 2026
Jess Phillips
Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B26 3SR 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B26 3SR in Sheldon is £250,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 256 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to B26 3SR, including Mapledene Primary School (Good), Elms Farm Community Primary School (Good) and Stanville Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B26 3SR is Marston Green, about 1,405 m away.
B26 3SR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 3SR 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).