Cockshut Hill is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2HX 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 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, B26 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2JH, B26 2JJ, B26 2SB, B26 2SE, B26 2QX, B26 2JN, B26 2PE, B26 2HY, B26 2RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 2HX, 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 2HX, 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 2HX 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 Cockshut Hill 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.
Cockshut Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2015-08-14 | £192,337 |
| 1 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2015-02-27 | £256,652 |
| 1 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-08-04 | £213,803 |
| 1 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-08-04 | £213,803 |
| 5 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2004-05-28 | £285,837 |
| 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 | 187 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 | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 5,350 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 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakenhale Infant School Blakenhale Road , B33 0XD | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green B33 0XD | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 1,836 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 | 656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,619 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 | 3,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Community school | 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 | 682 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 863 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bijilo Box | 132 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 80 yd | |
| Burger Crush | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| Bhoj Raj | 142 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| St Thomas Church And Community Centre | 114 Rotherfield Road, Birmingham | 341 yd | |
| GoRids Peri Peri | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 735 yd | |
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 920 yd | |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Crush Desserts | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 105 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 126 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| Jalicious | 3 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| Stella's Garretts Green Fish Bar | 5 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 408 yd | |
| Church of God of Prophecy - Sheldon | Sheldon Community Centre, Sheldon Heath Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy (Kesh Academy) SHELDON HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,029 yd |
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.