Coventry Road is in Sheldon, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 3JR 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 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 3JT, B26 3JY, B26 3JJ, B26 3JU, B26 3JH, B26 3PG, B26 3JX, B26 3LB, B26 3LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 3JR is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 46.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 3JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 43.2% | 43.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 31.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 41.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 18.8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.2% | 27.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.2% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 24% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 66.7% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 86% | 78.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 78.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 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 Coventry Road was 2128.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1747.7% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Coventry Road has the highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 8th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 397.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2296 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-01-19 | £1,058,400 |
| 2290 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-10-20 | £269,205 |
| 2292A Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-06-01 | £367,236 |
| 2292 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-06-01 | £367,236 |
| 2274B Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2005-08-02 | £138,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,024 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 | 4,001 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 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,318 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 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 5,250 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,418 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titash Restaurant | 2278 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 7 yd | |
| Gr.eat Souvlakis | 2262 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 7 yd | |
| Yum Yum Pizza | 2266 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 7 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri Sheldon | 2272 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 8 yd | |
| The Big Pizza | 2224 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheldon Ivy Leaf Sports And Soci | Flat, 2296 Coventry Road | 1 yd | |
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 615 yd | |
| Arden Oak | Arden Oak Road, Sheldon | 618 yd | |
| Pup & Duckling | 1 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 690 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 2256 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 2 yd | |
| Subway Sheldon Ltd | 2264 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 2 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 2244 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 195 yd | |
| Sheldon Fish Bar | 2232 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 195 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2240 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Mart | 2292-2292A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 60 yd | |
| EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234) | 2234 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 154 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 2186 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 366 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 2154 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 494 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 115 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Social Club COVENTRY ROAD | 87 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Sheldon) COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Planet Ice Solihull HOBS MOAT ROAD | ice rinks | 942 yd |
| Fitness First (Solihull) ULLERIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Hatchford Brook Golf Course COVENTRY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.