Clay Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1ES 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 Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1EX, B26 1EY, B27 6SD, B26 1EU, B27 6SB, B26 1ET, B92 7NL, B27 6SE, B27 6RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B26 1ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 52.3% | 42.9% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 42.9% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 31.8% | 20.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 23.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.2% | 76.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92.9% | 87.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 88.9% | 87.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Lane was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clay Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Acocks Green and the 493rd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Clay Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-08-04 | £265,679 |
| 363 Clay Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2025-03-27 | £234,318 |
| 364 Clay Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-28 | £260,515 |
| 383 Clay Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-08-09 | £283,699 |
| 371 Clay Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-22 | £233,547 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,325 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 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | - not rated | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillings the healthier choice | 134 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 793 yd | |
| Smithy'S Cafe | 73 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 795 yd | |
| Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar | 4-6 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 852 yd | |
| Gossips Cafe | 1206 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 879 yd | |
| Dewok | 1184 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Social Club | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 265 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 477 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 827 yd | |
| The Lyndon Pub Company | 190 Lyndon Road, Solihull | 979 yd | |
| Casey Joes | 1293-1295 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd | 251 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham | 174 yd | |
| Balti Pickles | 176 Lincoln Road North, Olton | 487 yd | |
| Lincoln Fish Bar | 159 Lincoln Road North, Birmingham | 521 yd | |
| Balti Hub & Cafe | 67 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 787 yd | |
| Big Johns | 18 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 762 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Aldi Shopping Centre | 946 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,005 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 254 Lyndon Road, Solihull | 1,043 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Lane Recreation Ground WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Lyndon Playing Fields HANSON GROVE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.