Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ARDEN ROAD, B27 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDEN ROAD, B27 6AQ.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B27 6AQ has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 40 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B27 6AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arden Road, 0.6km from Acock's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B27, B27 6AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £438k. 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 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00045080 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6AQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.2%
Asian / British Asian43.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

8 sales · Mean £ 379,375

Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B27 6AQ is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences228
Other theft65
Criminal damage and arson38
Vehicle crime38
Burglary26

school Local Schools

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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.6 km
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Acocks Green Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.7 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.7 km
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Yarnfield Primary School

Good593 pupils0.8 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils0.8 km
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Al-Furqan Primary School

Good628 pupils1.1 km
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The Olive School, Birmingham

Outstanding628 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • The Green Halal Meat Centre0.6 km
  • Greggs Bakery0.7 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Mayfield Convenience0.4 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Acocks Green Bowl0.6 km
  • Esthers0.6 km
  • Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar0.6 km
  • Shamzpizzagroup0.9 km
  • Spread Eagle0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl UK Gmbh1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • A G Parfett & Sons Limited0.7 km
  • A G Minimarket0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Dinz Grillz0.9 km
  • Yummy Garden0.8 km
  • China Inn0.7 km
  • Fox Hollies Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Grange members Club0.4 km
  • Inn On The Green0.6 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
  • Britannia Inn0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Atholl Lodge0.8 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.6 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.8 km
  • Wagon Grill / Mango Tree0.7 km
  • Ababeel Restaurant & Hotel0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.7 km
  • Tyseley0.8 km
  • Spring Road1.0 km