Patrick Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1SP is located in the Yardley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patrick Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1SN, B26 1SL, B26 1BB, B26 1SQ, B26 1SS, B26 1TU, B25 8UT, B26 1SR, B26 1AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B26 1SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of B26 1SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 29.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.4% | 51.1% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 29.1% | -15.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 22.3% | 17.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 31.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% 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 | 6.5% | 12.5% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.9% | 24.7% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 22.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.4% | 46.6% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -34.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 87.7% | 85.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 87.4% | 85.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0.3% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 39.4% | 6.5% | 32.9% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patrick Road was 179.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patrick Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Sheldon and the 601st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Patrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-03-05 | £280,114 |
| 18 Patrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-22 | £228,370 |
| 17 Patrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2020-02-14 | £308,628 |
| 15 Patrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2019-11-20 | £299,120 |
| 12 Patrick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2018-11-23 | £256,689 |
B26 1SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B26 1SP 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,102 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 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobmoor Primary School Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Junior School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Infant School Harvey Road , B26 1TD | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 972 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,503 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 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands Hospital School Yardley Green Unit , Yardley Green Road B9 5PX | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyler (Jd Wetherspoon Plc) | 140 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 161 yd | |
| Starbox Pizza | 144 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 161 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 152 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 161 yd | |
| Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea | 155 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham | 209 yd | |
| Subway | 114 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 384 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 384 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 384 yd | |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 438 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buffet Shop | 201 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 190 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 108 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 233 yd | |
| Peking Wok | 8 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 304 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 5, Yew Tree Retail Park | 316 yd | |
| Yew Tree Cottage | 43 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 161 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 316 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 720 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 743 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 928 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 279.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.