New Coventry Road is in Sheldon, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 3AY 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 New Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 3HN, B26 3DU, B26 3BB, B26 3BF, B26 3HJ, B26 3BA, B92 7PP, B92 7PW, B92 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B26 3AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 48.9% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 51.1% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.1% | 38.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 45.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 39.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.3% | 21.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 31.1% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.4% | 73.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 90.5% | 78.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| 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 | 87% | 78.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Coventry Road was 315.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.9% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Coventry Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 214th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 179.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2018-08-21 | £338,999 |
| 68 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2014-01-31 | £320,968 |
| 72 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,750 | 2001-07-09 | £321,393 |
| 66 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2000-11-24 | £470,612 |
| 76 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1999-01-15 | £206,278 |
B26 3AY 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,353 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 | 2,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 1out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olton Primary School Lyndon Road , Olton B92 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,501 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 | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jilabi | 2065 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 349 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horse Shoes, 2102 Coventry Road | 599 yd | |
| KFC | 2104 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 653 yd | |
| Friday Lunch Club | Lyndon Methodist Church, Lyndon Road | 731 yd | |
| Mcdonald's Yardley | 1779 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Whirlwind Service Station, 314 Coventry Road | 187 yd | |
| Kee Wah House | 2047 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 349 yd | |
| THE RED RICE | 1774 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 782 yd | |
| Madras Indian Takeaway | 1774 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 782 yd | |
| IYCE Desserts Ltd | 1770 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | New Coventry Road, Birmingham | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 2101 Coventry Road | 349 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 2154 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 841 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 254 Lyndon Road, Solihull | 878 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 2186 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Junior School WENSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 570 yd |
| Lyndon Playing Fields HANSON GROVE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Lyndon School DAYLESFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Sheldon) COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.