Postcode B26 3YU 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 very high crime levels, with around 166.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year. The nearest station is Olton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sheldon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Sheldon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Sheldon South is £40,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from B26 3YU.
Sheldon South near B26 3YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Olton located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3YU postcode area, located within Sheldon South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Three Horseshoes | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JA | |
| 0.3 mi | The Wheatsheaf | 2225 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3EH | |
| 0.3 mi | The George V | Lea Drive, Birmingham, B26 3BU |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.