Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WOODBERRY WALK, B27 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBERRY WALK, B27 6BX.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B27 6BX 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B27 6BX has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B27 6BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodberry Walk, 0.7km from Acocks Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B27 6BX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00045096 (shared with 6 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 6BX. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

5 sales · Mean £ 111,200

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

Crime around B27 6BX is above average at 101 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.

Violence and sexual offences214
Shoplifting161
Other theft48
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order40

school Local Schools

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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.3 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils0.4 km
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The Oaklands Primary School

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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Acocks Green Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.7 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.7 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Smithy'S Cafe0.7 km
  • Banquet Cafe0.3 km
  • Best UK Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Gossips Cafe0.1 km
  • Hawam Tawa and Grill0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • All In One0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakery0.3 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.2 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Midway Care Group Limited0.2 km
  • Atholl Lodge0.6 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.5 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.6 km
  • Wagon Grill / Mango Tree0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.2 km
  • A G Minimarket0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • Yummy Garden0.5 km
  • Dragon Chamber0.4 km
  • Curry Love Limited0.5 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Inn On The Green0.7 km
  • Casey Joes0.4 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.5 km
  • Grange members Club0.8 km
  • Holy Souls Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.4 km
  • Olton1.2 km
  • Spring Road1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Acocks Green Rail Station0.4 km