Birmingham · B26

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Covering Sheldon, Yardley, including Elmdon, Garretts Green, Lyndon. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B26 (Sheldon) in a nutshell

B26 covers Sheldon, Yardley, in Birmingham and Solihull. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B26

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Two councils in one district

B26 is split between Birmingham and Solihull. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B26 stretches across Elmdon, Garretts Green, Lyndon and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B26', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Birmingham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 21.4% purpose-built flats, 2.9% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B26 cover?

B26 (Sheldon, Yardley) includes the wards of Elmdon, Garretts Green, Lyndon, Meriden & Arden, Sheldon, South Yardley, Tyseley & Hay Mills, Yardley East (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B26?

Neighbouring districts include B33 (Kitts Green), B25 (Yardley), B92 (Olton), B34 (Shard End), B27 (Acocks Green) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B26 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B26?

About 13,394 households and 32,458 residents at the 2011 Census, across 575 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B26 in?

B26 sits in Birmingham, Solihull (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, Birmingham Yardley, Meriden and Solihull East, Solihull West and Shirley.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B26 1
Areas covered
Sheldon, Yardley 2
Active postcodes
575 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,394 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
32,458 2
Electoral wards
Elmdon, Garretts Green, Lyndon, Meriden & Arden, Sheldon, South Yardley, Tyseley & Hay Mills, Yardley East 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, Birmingham Yardley, Meriden and Solihull East, Solihull West and Shirley 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Solihull 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.