Rodborough Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2QE 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 Rodborough Road, Birmingham, B26 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2RL, B26 2QB, B26 2QD, B26 2QG, B26 2PT, B26 2PS, B26 3AL, B26 2PU, B26 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 2QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.4% | 52.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 32.4% | 42% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 36.8% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 44.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 | 41.6% | 26.5% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.9% | 64.6% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 87.4% | 81.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 82% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodborough Road was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rodborough Road has the 48th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1258th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Rodborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-08-01 | £157,017 |
| 43 Rodborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-06-11 | £188,335 |
| 21 Rodborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2020-01-31 | £204,233 |
| 15 Rodborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-10-07 | £193,376 |
| 19 Rodborough Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £88,147 | 2015-07-24 | £146,960 |
B26 2QE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B26 2QE 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 790 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 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , Sheldon B26 3HU | - not rated | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 1,126 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 | 1,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 5,270 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 | 3,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWARMA N BUN | 445 Brays Road, Birmingham | 414 yd | |
| MARIAM HOUSE | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 414 yd | |
| Willclare Fitness Club | Willclare Sports And Social Club, Willclare Road | 486 yd | |
| E.M.A's Kitchen | Radley Court, Sheldon Heath Road | 519 yd | |
| Tradita | 273 Church Road, Sheldon | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 106 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 558 yd | |
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizza Brays Road | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 414 yd | |
| Woks Chinese Takeaway | 484 Brays Road, Birmingham | 418 yd | |
| Radleys Fish Bar | 486 Brays Road, Birmingham | 418 yd | |
| Pizza Bank | 391 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 528 yd | |
| Church of God of Prophecy - Sheldon | Sheldon Community Centre, Sheldon Heath Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 270 Church Road, South Yardley | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy (Kesh Academy) SHELDON HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 938 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.