Who lives in B26 3BU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in B26 3BU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Sheldon South
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,050 (2024)
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Who lives in B26 3BU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around B26 3BU (Sheldon South) (about 2,050 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.5% of residents. 22.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 15.9% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49.2% of residents are female and 50.8% male.
- Female49.2%51%
- Male50.8%49%
Relationship status
42.2% of adults in the B26 3BU area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 42.1% have never married.
How residents rate their health
83.2% of residents in the B26 3BU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good45.3%48.5%
- Good37.9%33.7%
- Fair12.2%12.7%
- Bad3.6%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.