Yew Tree Lane is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1BE is located in the South Yardley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Tree Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1AP, B26 1AR, B26 1TQ, B26 1TG, B26 1DU, B26 1UB, B26 1AS, B26 1BG, B26 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 1BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B26 1BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 36.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 3.3% | -8.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 55.5% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 19.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 33.2% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% | 24.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 21.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.4% | 47.8% | -27.6% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 72.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 72.3% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 19.1% | 14.1% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 72.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.2% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Tree Lane was 295.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.4% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Tree Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 244th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-01-24 | £189,812 |
| 21 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-11-11 | £200,211 |
| 7 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-17 | £168,712 |
| 25 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-02-07 | £205,618 |
| 18 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-07-22 | £229,389 |
B26 1BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B26 1BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 19 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 427 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 427 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 161 Church Road, South Yardley | 453 yd | |
| Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea | 155 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham | 471 yd | |
| Subway | 114 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 286 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 597 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 796 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 796 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tai Po | 1610 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 194 yd | |
| Swan Balti Raj | 1604 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 194 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 1596 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 194 yd | |
| Bobbys Grill | 2 Harvey Road, Birmingham | 351 yd | |
| Bhajee | 1 Steyning Road, Birmingham | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 240 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 323 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 588 yd | |
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 675 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 366 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.