Elmay Road is in Sheldon, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2ND is located in the Sheldon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmay Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2NG, B26 2NE, B26 2HR, B26 2NP, B26 1RJ, B26 2NB, B26 2HN, B26 2JL, B26 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B26 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.1% | 41.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 45% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 56.4% | 50.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 33.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.3% | 18% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 13.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 24.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.1% | 75.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 93.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.1% | 92% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmay Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Garretts Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Elmay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,200 | 2021-09-30 | £243,860 |
| 37 Elmay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2019-12-11 | £263,381 |
| 27 Elmay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2019-10-04 | £237,748 |
| 23 Elmay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2019-02-21 | £266,326 |
| 25 Elmay Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2016-12-09 | £234,801 |
B26 2ND 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 2ND 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 260 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 | 1,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Harvey Road , Yardley B26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhoj Raj | 142 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 255 yd | |
| Burger Crush | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 280 yd | |
| Bijilo Box | 132 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 302 yd | |
| Venue 32 | 32 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 438 yd | |
| Willclare Fitness Club | Willclare Sports And Social Club, Willclare Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 470 yd | |
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 740 yd | |
| Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S | 46 Barrows Lane, Stechford And Yardley North | 853 yd | |
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalicious | 3 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 117 yd | |
| Stella's Garretts Green Fish Bar | 5 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 117 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 126 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 255 yd | |
| Sweet Crush Desserts | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 280 yd | |
| THE RED RICE | 1774 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Gilberstone Recreation Ground MOAT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 859 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.