Postcode B26 3SU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.8 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.
Sheldon South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Sheldon South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 3SU.
Sheldon South near B26 3SU 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 238 recent sales, the median property price is £252,250 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 | 17 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 167 | £253,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £251,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 3SU postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 3SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.