B27 6DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Oxford Road, 0.6km from Acocks Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
B27 6DR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 12.1% year-on-year. 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 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00045090 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, B27 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, B27 6DR.
362
38
£ 40,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B27 6DR has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6DR. The average age is 38.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
9 sales · Mean £ 316,111
Terraced
£ 184,000
8 sales · Mean £ 195,750
Detached
£ 332,000
1 sales · Mean £ 332,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6DR is above average at 115 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
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Acocks Green Primary School
Cedars Academy
The Oaklands Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
Yarnfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- All In One0.9 km
- Greggs Bakery0.2 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.2 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- Acocks Green Post Office0.2 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.4 km
- Atholl Lodge0.4 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.1 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.4 km
- Wagon Grill / Mango Tree0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Banquet Cafe0.2 km
- Best UK Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Gossips Cafe0.4 km
- Hawam Tawa and Grill0.3 km
- The Fat Pizza /The Fat Burger & Dess0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sife Supermarket0.6 km
- Wilkinson0.3 km
- A G Minimarket0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Yummy Garden0.4 km
- Big Johns0.2 km
- Dragon i0.3 km
- New Balti Hub0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club1.0 km
- Grange members Club0.5 km
- Inn On The Green0.5 km
- Britannia Inn1.0 km
- Casey Joes0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.1 km
- Spring Road1.2 km
- Tyseley1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B276DR · Data under Open Government Licence