Area Information for Birmingham, B26 2HG

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Garretts Green ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B26 2HG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B26 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1996. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Garretts Green
Constituency Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Birmingham, B26 2HG - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Stechford and Yardley North), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birmingham, B26 2HG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham, B26 2HG:

Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B26 2SB
Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2HX
Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B26 2SE
Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2JH
Billingsley Road, Birmingham, B26 2EB
Billingsley Road, Birmingham, B26 2ED

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B26 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 72
Terraced 53
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 129
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 42
Owned with Mortgage 48
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 22
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 14
Rent Free 0
Total 130

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 27
Two People 33
Three People 21
Four People 26
Five People 16
Six People 1
Seven People 2
8+ People 2
Total 128

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 28
Family Household 95
Other Household 10
Total 133

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 52
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 129

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 188
Female 189
Total 377

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 23
10-14 30
15-19 36
20-24 35
25-29 25
30-34 23
35-39 26
40-44 24
45-49 25
50-54 29
55-59 30
60-64 15
65-69 10
70-74 7
75-79 13
80-84 3
85+ 4
Total 372

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B26 2HG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 129
Married 127
Separated 10
Divorced 18
Widowed 14
Total 298

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 153
Good 132
Fair 64
Bad 20
Very Bad 7
Total 376

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 70
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 52
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 48
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 75
Other 6
Total 298

Ethnic Group Embed This

Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 57% so. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 215
Mixed Ethnicity 24
Indian 13
Pakistani 71
Bangladeshi 11
Chinese 6
Other Asian 17
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 12
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 1
Total 376

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 290
European Union 16
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 60
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 375

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 290
10+ Years 58
5-10 Years 20
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 377

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B26 2HG.

Passport(s) Held
None 53
United Kingdom 278
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 19
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 98
Christian 148
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 98
Sikh 5
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 25
Total 376

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 101
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 31
Retired 36
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 16
Other 15
Total 294

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 24
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 171

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 45
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 31
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 39
Semi-Routine Occupation 39
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 51
Full-time Student 30
Total 300

Birmingham, B26 2HG is within the Stechford and Yardley North policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near B26 2HG
Neighbourhood Team Address Stechford and Yardley North
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2725

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B26 2HG. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B26 2HG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest railway station is Lea Hall, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lea Hall 0.8 miles
Stechford 1.4 miles
Marston Green 1.4 miles
Acocks Green 1.8 miles
Olton 2.2 miles
Tyseley 2.3 miles
Spring Road 2.7 miles
Birmingham International 3 miles
Adderley Park 3 miles
Small Heath 3 miles
Hall Green 3.2 miles
Duddeston 3.7 miles
Bordesley 3.7 miles
Solihull 3.8 miles
Water Orton 3.9 miles
Gravelly Hill 4.1 miles
Aston 4.3 miles
Yardley Wood 4.3 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 4.4 miles
Erdington 4.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest is Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior, approximately 730 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest is Cockshut Hill School, approximately 110 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Cockshut Hill School 110 yards June 2023
    
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy 790 yards February 2023
    
East Birmingham Network Academy 1 mile May 2014
    
Tile Cross Academy 1.3 miles June 2024
    
Grace Academy Solihull 1.4 miles March 2017
    
Lyndon School 1.4 miles March 2022
    
Daylesford Academy 1.5 miles June 2025
Blackwater Academy 1.6 miles  
Waverley School (All Through) 1.8 miles September 2021
    
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 1.8 miles February 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest is Garretts Green Lane Surgery, approximately 100 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest is Manor House Dental, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest is Heartlands Hospital, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Heartlands Hospital 1.9 miles
Brooklands Hospital 1.9 miles
Tamarind Centre 2.1 miles
Hertford House 2.3 miles
Spire Parkway Hospital 3.5 miles
Zinnia Centre 3.6 miles
Ardenleigh 3.8 miles
Grove Avenue 4.4 miles
Optegra Eye Hospital Birmingham 4.4 miles
Eden Unit 4.4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B26 2HG. The nearest is Manor Opticians, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.