B27 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warwick Road, 0.6km from Acocks Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00045093 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARWICK ROAD, B27 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARWICK ROAD, B27 6BS.
290
39
£ 40,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B27 6BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B27 6BS — age 39, 33% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6BS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6BS is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Acocks Green Primary School
The Oaklands Primary School
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Smithy'S Cafe0.7 km
- Acocks Green Bowl0.6 km
- Burger and Slice0.9 km
- Esthers1.0 km
- Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar0.5 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- The Green Halal Meat Centre0.6 km
- Drink Buster0.5 km
- Community Essentials0.7 km
- Abbi'S Off Licence0.8 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.2 km
- Sife Supermarket0.8 km
- Wilkinson0.3 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- A G Minimarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Dragon Chamber0.5 km
- Curry Love Limited0.6 km
- Caspian Pizza0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Lincoln Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Inn On The Green0.6 km
- Grange members Club0.7 km
- Holy Souls Social Club0.9 km
- Casey Joes0.5 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.2 km
- Ababeel Restaurant & Hotel0.6 km
- Greswold Hotel0.8 km
- Atholl Lodge0.6 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.4 km
- Olton1.2 km
- Spring Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B276BS · Data under Open Government Licence