Steyning Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1HH 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 Steyning Road, Birmingham, B26 1HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1HJ, B26 1JE, B26 1DT, B26 1LN, B26 1LB, B26 1PB, B26 1DS, B26 1BG, B26 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B26 1HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 30% | 40.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 44.2% | -11.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 20.1% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 21.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% 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 | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 79.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 92.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 92.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steyning Road was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steyning Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 1390th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Steyning Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2008-10-17 | £262,221 |
B26 1HH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,307 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 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,962 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 | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,876 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 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,720 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 | 406 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 2,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicka Ltd | 1768 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 193 yd | |
| China City | 1766 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 193 yd | |
| Asador Grill House | 1776 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 194 yd | |
| Mcdonald's Yardley | 1779 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 206 yd | |
| Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill | 1741 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 560 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 791 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 834 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhajee | 1 Steyning Road, Birmingham | 5 yd | |
| Subway | 1748 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 133 yd | |
| IYCE Desserts Ltd | 1770 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 178 yd | |
| Emmas Caribbean Limited | 1770 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 178 yd | |
| THE RED RICE | 1774 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 156 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 665 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 927 yd | |
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 662 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Lyndon Playing Fields HANSON GROVE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.