Lime Grove is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1BP is located in the South Yardley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Grove, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1BT, B25 8LN, B25 8LG, B25 8NE, B26 1BY, B25 8LS, B25 8NF, B25 8LT, B26 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B26 1BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 38.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 42.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 44.2% | 44.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 41% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 37.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76.9% | 66.3% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 83.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 83.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.9% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove was 253.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.0% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 337th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lime Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-23 | £240,000 |
| 30 Lime Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-02-23 | £321,607 |
| 6 Lime Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2023-07-25 | £115,111 |
| 10 Lime Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-07-19 | £119,259 |
| 24 Lime Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-07-12 | £93,333 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,950 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 | 2,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,525 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 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,611 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 | 365 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamd House School The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 211 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 211 yd | |
| O'Haras Sandwich Co | 373 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 636 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 161 Church Road, South Yardley | 676 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fried Chicken | 305 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 113 yd | |
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 205 yd | |
| Old Bill & Bull | Old Bill And Bull, 1312 Coventry Road | 757 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 809 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Kitchen | 280 Yardley Road, South Yardley | 172 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 211 yd | |
| New Tai Po | 1610 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 302 yd | |
| Swan Balti Raj | 1604 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 302 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 1596 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 259 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 585 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 869 yd | |
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 921 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 888 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 952 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.