Gladstone Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1DA 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 Gladstone Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1DG, B26 1BY, B26 1DB, B25 8NF, B26 1DD, B26 1AL, B26 1BT, B25 8NE, B26 1BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 1DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B26 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 47.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 36.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 52.6% | 16.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 30.2% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 13.5% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 29.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 85% | 67% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 87.5% | 69.8% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 85.4% | 71% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Road was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 1528th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Gladstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-14 | £165,658 |
| 28 Gladstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-11 | £152,258 |
| 26 Gladstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-12-21 | £62,676 |
| 28 Gladstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-11-23 | £131,076 |
| 18 Gladstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-08-02 | £195,207 |
The percentage of student residents living in B26 1DA 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,771 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 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,560 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 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,606 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 | 5,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,552 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 | 186 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 216 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 216 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 161 Church Road, South Yardley | 574 yd | |
| Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea | 155 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham | 690 yd | |
| Subway | 114 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 40 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 289 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 816 yd | |
| Old Bill & Bull | Old Bill And Bull, 1312 Coventry Road | 891 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tai Po | 1610 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 135 yd | |
| Swan Balti Raj | 1604 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 135 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 1596 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 135 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 216 yd | |
| Ho Ho Kitchen | 280 Yardley Road, South Yardley | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 178 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 417 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 758 yd | |
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 914 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 898 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.