B27 6AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rookwood Road, 0.5km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
Within the B27 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B27 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00045085 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROOKWOOD ROAD, B27 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOKWOOD ROAD, B27 6AF.
295
41
£ 37,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B27 6AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines B27 6AF — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6AF. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6AF is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cedars Academy
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Acocks Green Primary School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Yarnfield Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
The Oaklands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- The Green Halal Meat Centre0.5 km
- Greggs Bakery0.5 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- Abbi'S Off Licence0.5 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Acocks Green Bowl0.6 km
- Esthers0.7 km
- Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar0.4 km
- Shamzpizzagroup0.7 km
- Spread Eagle0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- A G Parfett & Sons Limited0.9 km
- A G Minimarket0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.8 km
- Ababeel Restaurant & Hotel0.4 km
- Greswold Hotel0.3 km
- Atholl Lodge0.5 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Yummy Garden0.6 km
- China Inn1.0 km
- Caspian Pizza0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Inn On The Green0.6 km
- Grange members Club0.4 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
- Britannia Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.4 km
- Tyseley1.1 km
- Spring Road1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B276AF · Data under Open Government Licence