Postcode B26 3XH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.9 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 0.6 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.6% 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 3XH.
Sheldon South near B26 3XH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 152 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £243,750 |
10 years price trend in Sheldon
In the B26 3XH postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.