Rutland Drive is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 1UB 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 Rutland Drive, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1TQ, B26 1BD, B26 1TH, B26 1TG, B26 1AU, B26 1BA, B26 1TD, B26 1BE, B26 1TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B26 1UB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 47% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 53% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 1UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 37% | 46.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 36.9% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 41% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around B26 1UB this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 28.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 79.8% | 66.1% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 91.6% | 78.1% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 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 | 90% | 78.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.8% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Drive was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Drive has the 35th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Sheldon and the 1121st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rutland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-09-03 | £243,445 |
| 31 Rutland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-07-01 | £223,263 |
| 69 Rutland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2022-03-04 | £268,829 |
| 61 Rutland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-07-29 | £237,432 |
| 43 Rutland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2016-07-01 | £242,027 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,358 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 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,639 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 | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Junior School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Infant School Harvey Road , B26 1TD | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobmoor Primary School Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 868 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 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,478 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 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,752 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 | 285 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen's Cafe | 161 Church Road, South Yardley | 295 yd | |
| Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea | 155 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| Subway | 114 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 324 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 19 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 446 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Swan Centre, 20 Church Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 377 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 625 yd | |
| The Clumsy Swan Ltd | Unit 1, Yew Tree Retail Park | 625 yd | |
| The Merry Mare | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 625 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys Grill | 2 Harvey Road, Birmingham | 236 yd | |
| Swan Balti Raj | 1604 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 279 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 1596 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 279 yd | |
| New Tai Po | 1610 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 279 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 108 Church Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 342 yd | |
| Swan Supermarket Ltd | 1719-1721 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 397 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 416 yd | |
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 515 yd | |
| 2 Ms Supermarket | 255 Wash Lane, Birmingham | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School HARVEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Henry Road BOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor WASH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Oaklands Rec HOLDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 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% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.