Mardon Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 3EX 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 Mardon Road, Birmingham, B26 3EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 3ER, B26 3EY, B26 3UG, B26 3LJ, B26 3ES, B26 3SE, B26 3EP, B26 3HA, B26 3TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B26 3EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 48.7% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 47.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 20.8% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 26% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 84.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 92.3% | 91.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 91.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mardon Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mardon Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 570th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mardon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-10-12 | £269,114 |
| 12 Mardon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-24 | £167,973 |
| 10 Mardon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-04-29 | £233,375 |
| 24 Mardon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-29 | £274,865 |
| 34 Mardon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-11-26 | £333,546 |
B26 3EX 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,568 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 | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 1out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,869 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,070 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 3,349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI CORNER | 11 Sheaf Lane, Birmingham | 342 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish BBQ | 2220 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 405 yd | |
| B26 Restaurant | 2226-2228 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 406 yd | |
| Sapore | 2250 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 406 yd | |
| 2238 desi kitchen | 2238 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 298 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 406 yd | |
| The Sheldon Ivy Leaf Sports And Soci | Flat, 2296 Coventry Road | 457 yd | |
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 834 yd | |
| Arden Oak | Arden Oak Road, Sheldon | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranes Park Fish Bar | 10 Cranes Park Road, Birmingham | 180 yd | |
| Sheldon Fish Bar | 2232 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 406 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2240 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 406 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 2244 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 406 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2256 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234) | 2234 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 409 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 2186 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 411 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 2154 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 421 yd | |
| Mini Mart | 2292-2292A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 484 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 2101 Coventry Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Sheldon) COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Ivy Leaf Social Club COVENTRY ROAD | 487 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.