Postcode report
B26 3RJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Birmingham
About B26 3RJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
B26 3RJ is a postcode in Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B26 3RJ, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B26 3RJ are property market signals and jobs, while schools and education 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 3RJ is based on Birmingham 081 Census 2021. It covers 10,418 residents, 3,617 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 10% 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 6/10.
For property prices near B26 3RJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £295k from 132 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B26 3RJ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B26 3RJ 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 3RJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 43 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 3RJ
Is B26 3RJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% 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 3RJ?
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 3RJ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for B26 3RJ?
LocaleIQ matched B26 3RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B26 3RJ?
The latest median sold price is £295k based on 132 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B26 3RJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 43 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.