Greenvale Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B26 3XN 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 Greenvale Avenue, Birmingham, B26 3XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 3XL, B26 3XH, B26 3XF, B26 3UY, B26 3XE, B26 3XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B26 3XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 46.7% | 52.3% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 47.7% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 3XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 47.1% | 53.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 25.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 12.3% | -6.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 18.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 26.5% | -17.6% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 22.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.8% | 74.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 93% | 81.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 81.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenvale Avenue was 305.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.2% higher than the Sheldon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenvale Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Sheldon and the 225th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Greenfield House Greenvale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2022-10-13 | £66,795 |
| Flat 1 Greenfield House Greenvale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-05-27 | £62,804 |
| Flat 19 Greenfield House Greenvale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2019-07-26 | £58,870 |
| Flat 19 Greenfield House Greenvale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2011-03-01 | £82,353 |
| Flat 25 Greenfield House Greenvale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2002-05-17 | £59,881 |
B26 3XN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,829 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 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Green Infant Academy Elm Farm Avenue , Marston Green B37 7AA | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 1out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 3,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Balti | 9 The Radleys, Sheldon | 703 yd | |
| Tradita | 273 Church Road, Sheldon | 761 yd | |
| SHAWARMA N BUN | 445 Brays Road, Birmingham | 869 yd | |
| MARIAM HOUSE | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 869 yd | |
| The Tearooms | Old Rectory Farm, Ragley Drive | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 983 yd | |
| Royal Air Force Association | Raf Club Sheldon Institute, Church Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marius Fish Bar | 1 The Radleys, Sheldon | 701 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 3 The Radleys, Sheldon | 703 yd | |
| Pizza Bank | 391 Sheldon Heath Road, Stechford And Yardley North | 845 yd | |
| Village Pizza Brays Road | 441 Brays Road, Birmingham | 869 yd | |
| Old Rectory Farmhouse | Old Rectory Farm, Ragley Drive | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 270 Church Road, South Yardley | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapledene Primary School MAPLEDENE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MAPLEDENE JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MAPLEDENE ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields FULFORD GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Stanville Primary School STANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 yd |
| Hatchford Brook Golf Course COVENTRY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.