Eltonia Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 2UU 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 Eltonia Croft, Birmingham, B26 2UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 2UX, B26 2UR, B26 2UT, B26 2PU, B26 2UY, B26 2PT, B26 2UP, B26 2US, B26 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 2UU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 53.7% | 55.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 44.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 2UU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 38.3% | 46.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 36.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 14% | 5.1% | -8.9% | 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 | 36.2% | 45.6% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 24.4% | -18.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 21.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 17.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 18.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 12.3% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85.1% | 68.8% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 94.3% | 82.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 82.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eltonia Croft was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Garretts Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eltonia Croft has the 28th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green and the 702nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Eltonia Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-01-21 | £232,619 |
| 9 Eltonia Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-06-25 | £253,000 |
| 12 Eltonia Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2021-06-04 | £291,746 |
| 3 Eltonia Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-14 | £288,889 |
| 11 Eltonia Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-04-02 | £263,969 |
B26 2UU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 665 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 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , Sheldon B26 3HU | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 1,350 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 | 1,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 5,061 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 | 3,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,175 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 | 686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willclare Fitness Club | Willclare Sports And Social Club, Willclare Road | 244 yd | |
| SHAWARMA N BUN | 445 Brays Road, Birmingham | 657 yd | |
| MARIAM HOUSE | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 657 yd | |
| Bijilo Box | 132 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 716 yd | |
| Bhoj Raj | 142 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 282 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 671 yd | |
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 1,001 yd | |
| The Rootless Pub | 18 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizza Brays Road | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 657 yd | |
| Woks Chinese Takeaway | 484 Brays Road, Birmingham | 659 yd | |
| Radleys Fish Bar | 486 Brays Road, Birmingham | 659 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 126 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 719 yd | |
| Sweet Crush Desserts | 124 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 270 Church Road, South Yardley | 765 yd | |
| Aldi | New Coventry Road, Birmingham | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 140 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 697 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Cockshut Hill Technology College Cockshut Hill | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy (Kesh Academy) SHELDON HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 284.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.