Coventry Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1DD 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 Coventry Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1DB, B26 1AL, B26 1DG, B26 1DU, B26 1DA, B26 1BY, B26 1BE, B25 8NF, B26 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 1DD, 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 1DD, 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 Coventry Road was 137.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coventry Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Sheldon and the 914th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1641 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-17 | £341,437 |
| 1639 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-12-03 | £422,206 |
| 1613 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-09-28 | £179,527 |
| 1637 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-03-23 | £413,519 |
| 1611 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-12-02 | £192,762 |
The percentage of student residents living in B26 1DD 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 | 1,564 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 | 2,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,811 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 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Junior School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Infant School Harvey Road , B26 1TD | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobmoor Primary School Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | - not rated | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,547 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 83 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 301 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 301 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 161 Church Road, South Yardley | 534 yd | |
| Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea | 155 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham | 615 yd | |
| Subway | 114 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 112 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 417 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 836 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 921 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tai Po | 1610 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 80 yd | |
| Swan Balti Raj | 1604 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 80 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 1596 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 80 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 301 yd | |
| Bobbys Grill | 2 Harvey Road, Birmingham | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 220 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 301 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 704 yd | |
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 833 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 935 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 955 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.