B27 6DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Acocks Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B27 6DD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00045096 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B27 6DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B27 6DD.
238
47
£ 40,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B27 6DD 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
B27 6DD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6DD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6DD is moderate at 85 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
The Oaklands Primary School
Acocks Green Primary School
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Cedars Academy
Gilbertstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Smithy'S Cafe0.8 km
- Banquet Cafe0.4 km
- Best UK Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Gossips Cafe0.1 km
- Hawam Tawa and Grill0.3 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- All In One0.9 km
- Greggs Bakery0.4 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.3 km
- Atholl Lodge0.7 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.6 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.7 km
- Wagon Grill / Mango Tree0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.2 km
- A G Minimarket0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Yummy Garden0.6 km
- Dragon Chamber0.3 km
- Curry Love Limited0.4 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Inn On The Green0.8 km
- Casey Joes0.4 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- Grange members Club0.9 km
- Holy Souls Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.5 km
- Olton1.1 km
- Spring Road1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B276DD · Data under Open Government Licence