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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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Birmingham run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 74.0% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
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 heated by mains gas only (Birmingham built-up area)
- 74.0% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.