Church Road is in Sheldon, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 3TH 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 Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 3TJ, B26 3UF, B26 3UG, B26 3SQ, B26 3SE, B26 3EY, B26 3SG, B26 3TW, B26 3TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 3TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 39.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 34.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 42.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around B26 3TH this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 41.6% | 32.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 21.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.6% | 72.4% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 92.6% | 87% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 87% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 191.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 557th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-05 | £275,874 |
| 30 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-28 | £252,587 |
| 26 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-01-13 | £309,687 |
| 4 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2019-12-02 | £251,025 |
| 18 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2017-08-31 | £360,603 |
B26 3TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,381 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 | 3,387 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 | 88 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Infant School Wychwood Cresent , Sheldon B26 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon Green Junior School Wensley Road , Sheldon B26 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,069 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 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 3,276 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 | 4,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,885 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 | 923 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 3,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tearooms | Old Rectory Farm, Ragley Drive | 372 yd | |
| SUSHI CORNER | 11 Sheaf Lane, Birmingham | 502 yd | |
| Subway | 2156A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 513 yd | |
| Sheldon Cafe | 2148A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 514 yd | |
| TSB | Tsb House, 2138 Coventry Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 244 yd | |
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 312 yd | |
| The Sheldon Ivy Leaf Sports And Soci | Flat, 2296 Coventry Road | 645 yd | |
| Sheldon Heath Social Club | Brays Road, Birmingham | 649 yd | |
| Arden Oak | Arden Oak Road, Sheldon | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranes Park Fish Bar | 10 Cranes Park Road, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Old Rectory Farmhouse | Old Rectory Farm, Ragley Drive | 372 yd | |
| Sheldon Fish Bar | 2232 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2240 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 579 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 2244 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 2154 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 514 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 2186 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 547 yd | |
| EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234) | 2234 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 587 yd | |
| Mini Mart | 2292-2292A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 672 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 2101 Coventry Road | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Sheldon) COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Ivy Leaf Social Club COVENTRY ROAD | 674 yd | |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Kfit Gym & Fitness WILLCLARE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Willclare Sports Society THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE WILLCLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 905 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.