B27 6DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Acocks Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B27 6DG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 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 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00045079 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B27 6DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B27 6DG.
307
39
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B27 6DG 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
The IMD places B27 6DG among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6DG. The average age is 38.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6DG is above average at 122 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
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
The Oaklands Primary School
Yarnfield Primary School
Ninestiles, an Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- All In One0.7 km
- Greggs Bakery0.1 km
- Void1.0 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.4 km
- Atholl Lodge0.6 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.3 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.7 km
- Wagon Grill / Mango Tree0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Ah Ya So Nice Authentic Caribbean0.9 km
- Banquet Cafe0.1 km
- Best UK Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Booze Burst1.0 km
- Gossips Cafe0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sife Supermarket0.8 km
- Wilkinson0.0 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Dinz Grillz1.0 km
- Yummy Garden0.2 km
- Big Johns0.5 km
- Dragon i0.3 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Casey Joes0.8 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
- Grange members Club0.4 km
- Inn On The Green0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.3 km
- Spring Road1.0 km
- Tyseley1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B276DG · Data under Open Government Licence