Coventry Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1PA is located in the Sheldon 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 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1JP, B26 1NF, B26 1LD, B26 1NE, B26 1DR, B26 1ND, B92 7PS, B26 1JU, B26 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 1PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 54.1% | 53.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B26 1PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 31.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.1% | 51.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 25.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 30.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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 | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 20.3% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 78.2% | 60.9% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 90.6% | 82.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 83% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.4% | 6.5% | 22.9% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coventry Road was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coventry Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 416th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-12 | £298,519 |
| 1856 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-11 | £298,519 |
| 1850 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2024-11-01 | £256,229 |
| 1838 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2024-02-26 | £459,715 |
| 1826 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-08-11 | £352,230 |
B26 1PA 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,160 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 | 2,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 1out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 3,307 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 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 3,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald's Yardley | 1779 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 243 yd | |
| Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill | 1741 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 243 yd | |
| Asador Grill House | 1776 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 277 yd | |
| Chicka Ltd | 1768 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 278 yd | |
| China City | 1766 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 894 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 946 yd | |
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RED RICE | 1774 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 278 yd | |
| Madras Indian Takeaway | 1774 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 278 yd | |
| IYCE Desserts Ltd | 1770 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 298 yd | |
| Emmas Caribbean Limited | 1770 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 298 yd | |
| Greggs | Whirlwind Service Station, 314 Coventry Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 603 yd | |
| Aldi | New Coventry Road, Birmingham | 670 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 2101 Coventry Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 326 yd |
| Lyndon Playing Fields HANSON GROVE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 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 | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.