Postcode B26 3UJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 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 the United Kingdom, 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 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 per household in Sheldon South is £51,229 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B26 3UJ.
Sheldon South near B26 3UJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Marston Green | N/A | Walking directions to Marston Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sheldon Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sheldon Country Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £320,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 47 | £255,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 156 | £253,500 | £297 |
| Flats | 37 | £162,000 | £242 |
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 | £165,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £130,000 | £257,000 | £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 | £275 | £300 | £284 |
| 2026 | £299 | £180 | £293 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B26 3UJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2025 | 98, Berryfield Road, Birmingham, B26 3UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 85, Berryfield Road, Birmingham, B26 3UN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 5, Mapledene Road, Birmingham, B26 3XD | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 3, Hatchford Brook Way, Birmingham, B26 3GD | Terraced | Freehold | £257,500 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 3, Hatchford Brook Way, Birmingham, B26 3GD | Terraced | Leasehold | £257,500 |
In the B26 3UJ postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B26 3UJ
| 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 | Super Savers | Chaffcombe Road, Birmingham, B26 3YE | Walking directions to Super Savers |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3YH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 3UJ, 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 3UJ 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.
The median sale price around B26 3UJ in Sheldon South is £250,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 259 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B26 3UJ, including Mapledene Primary School (Good), Elms Farm Community Primary School (Good) and Stanville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B26 3UJ is Marston Green, about 1,296 m away.
B26 3UJ 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 3UJ 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).