Postcode report
Is B26 2SX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B26 2SX: area rating, property, schools and local change
B26 2SX is a postcode in Yardley East, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B26 2SX, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B26 2SX are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B26 2SX is based on Birmingham 069 Census 2021. It covers 8,957 residents, 3,636 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 35% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near B26 2SX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £295k from 99 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B26 2SX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B26 2SX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B26 2SX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 41 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B26 2SX
Is B26 2SX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B26 2SX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B26 2SX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B26 2SX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for B26 2SX?
LocaleIQ matched B26 2SX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B26 2SX?
The latest median sold price is £295k based on 99 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B26 2SX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 41 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.