Newells Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2HD is located in the Garretts Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newells Road, Birmingham, B26 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2EX, B26 2HE, B26 2EA, B26 2ET, B26 2EB, B26 2EY, B26 2ED, B26 2HA, B26 2SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 2HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53% | 55.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 47% | 44.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B26 2HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 42% | 42.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 39.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 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 | 47.3% | 43% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around B26 2HD this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 31.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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 | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78.6% | 64.6% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 91.1% | 83.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 83.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.6% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Muslim | 24.1% | 6.5% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newells Road was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newells Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 794th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Newells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-20 | £203,417 |
| 44 Newells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-08-15 | £307,140 |
| 18 Newells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2020-12-18 | £225,507 |
| 52 Newells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-08-13 | £212,412 |
| 42 Newells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-07-20 | £237,718 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 509 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 | 2,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenhale Junior School Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakenhale Infant School Blakenhale Road , B33 0XD | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green B33 0XD | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 1,867 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 | 433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,679 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 | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church And Community Centre | 114 Rotherfield Road, Birmingham | 321 yd | |
| GoRids Peri Peri | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 344 yd | |
| Stirfry and Burgers | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 344 yd | |
| Bijilo Box | 132 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 401 yd | |
| Burger Crush | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 426 yd | |
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 905 yd | |
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 961 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 969 yd | |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Crush Desserts | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 421 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 126 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 444 yd | |
| Jalicious | 3 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 701 yd | |
| Stella's Garretts Green Fish Bar | 5 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 701 yd | |
| Broadstone Chinese Takeaway | 71 Broadstone Road, Birmingham | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 690 yd | |
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy (Kesh Academy) SHELDON HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.