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B26 3TU

Ragley Drive

Sheldon

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Overview

Postcode B26 3TU 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 151.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sheldon Country Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Sheldon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Sheldon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 3TU.

Flood risk

Very low

Sheldon South near B26 3TU has very low 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 3TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSheldon Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Sheldon Country Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
2,991.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.33(+77%)
Shoplifting
33.58(+286%)
Vehicle crime
15.06(+131%)
Other theft
13.9(+144%)
Public order
13.9(+129%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
71.48%
Bangladeshi
16
5.5%
Pakistani
12
4.12%
Other White
10
3.44%
Indian
9
3.09%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.09%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.11%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
47.41%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.52%
Shared ownership
7
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

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 3TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 3TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 202616, Ragley Drive, Birmingham, B26 3TUTerracedFreehold£265,000
09 Jan 20267, St Giles Court, Birmingham, B26 3FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
28 Jan 2026163, Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
04 Sept 2025146, Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3TSFlatsLeasehold£167,000
13 Apr 202689, Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£96,605

Schools

In the B26 3TU postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B26 3TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStanville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElms Farm Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 3TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B26 3TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressCranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SEWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodChurch Road, Birmingham, B26 3YHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCostcutterHorrell Road, Birmingham, B26 2PTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miSuper SaversChaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YEWalking directions to Super Savers
0.4 miRadleys LocalThe Radleys, Birmingham, B33 0QYWalking directions to Radleys Local

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 3TU, 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 081AE01009315
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B26 3TU

Is B26 3TU (Sheldon South) safe?

The area around B26 3TU records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3TU?

The median sale price around B26 3TU 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 3TU?

There are 13 schools close to B26 3TU, including Stanville Primary School (Good), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good) and Elms Farm Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B26 3TU?

B26 3TU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B26 3TU 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).