Farnol Road is in Yardley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2AE 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 Farnol Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2AF, B26 2AD, B26 2AG, B26 2AB, B26 2AA, B26 2AH, B26 2AT, B26 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 2AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 48.6% | 53% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 48.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 10.1% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 22.4% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 61.4% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 92.7% | 88.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 31.4% | 6.5% | 24.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnol Road was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnol Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 948th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Farnol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-03-26 | £273,643 |
| 3 Farnol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-12-20 | £276,725 |
| 63 Farnol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-12-16 | £304,698 |
| 11 Farnol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-16 | £267,702 |
| 27 Farnol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-10-11 | £282,820 |
B26 2AE 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 921 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 | 1,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval School Whittington Oval , Yardley B33 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School Yardley Green Road , Stechford B33 8TH | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,569 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 | 1,467 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Spot R US | 3 Partridge Road, Birmingham | 394 yd | |
| GoRids Peri Peri | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 486 yd | |
| Stirfry and Burgers | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 486 yd | |
| Venue 32 | 32 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 572 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | 67 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 356 yd | |
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Slimming World Franchise | Church Hall, School Lane | 454 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 621 yd | |
| O Mahoneys Bar | 57 Stoney Lane, South Yardley | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Pizza | 81 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 663 yd | |
| Broadstone Chinese Takeaway | 71 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 665 yd | |
| Meadway Fish Bar | 69 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Stella's Garretts Green Fish Bar | 5 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 737 yd | |
| Jalicious | 3 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 128-132 Church Road, South Yardley | 774 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 962 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | Unit 2, Yew Tree Retail Park | 1,014 yd | |
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Sheldon Marlborough Cricket Club FOLIOT FIELDS | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| The Oval Primary School WHITTINGTON OVAL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.