Brinsley Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2SU 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 Brinsley Road, Birmingham, B26 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2SA, B26 2SX, B26 2HB, B26 2TA, B26 2SH, B26 2TB, B26 2SD, B33 0TT, B26 2UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 2SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 48.7% | 53.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 2SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 42.1% | 54.2% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 30.3% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 26.8% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 15.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.1% | 58.2% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 88.2% | 88.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 86.7% | 88.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.1% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brinsley Road was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brinsley Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 1236th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Brinsley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-05 | £231,435 |
| 3 Brinsley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-03-20 | £238,255 |
| 8 Brinsley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-12-12 | £194,993 |
| 11 Brinsley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2017-05-19 | £253,107 |
| 6 Brinsley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2015-08-27 | £152,428 |
The percentage of student residents living in B26 2SU 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 571 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 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Homestead Road , Garretts Green B33 0XG | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants Blakenhale Road , Garrett's Green B33 0XD | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,677 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 | 3,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 150 yd | |
| Bijilo Box | 132 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 539 yd | |
| Burger Crush | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 566 yd | |
| Bhoj Raj | 142 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 594 yd | |
| GoRids Peri Peri | 110 Cockshut Hill, Birmingham | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrets Green Sports Bar | Units 1 And 2, 1 Valepits Road | 707 yd | |
| Sedgemere Sports & Social Club | 21 Sedgemere Road, Birmingham | 755 yd | |
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 942 yd | |
| Meadway Sports And Social Club | Meadway Sports And Social, 235 Kelynmead Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Crush Desserts | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 566 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 126 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 594 yd | |
| Church of God of Prophecy - Sheldon | Sheldon Community Centre, Sheldon Heath Road | 614 yd | |
| Pizza Bank | 391 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 797 yd | |
| Radleys Fish Bar | 486 Brays Road, Birmingham | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S | 87 Pool Way, Birmingham | 882 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 270 Church Road, South Yardley | 932 yd | |
| Asda | 105 Kelynmead Road, Birmingham | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City College East Birmingham Campus (Closed) East Campus East Campus Garretts Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy (Kesh Academy) SHELDON HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Kents Moat Recreation Ground Meadway | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Grass Pitches FARNOL ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Yardley Fives SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEDGEMERE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.