B27 6DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxford Road, 0.7km 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 19.8% 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 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00045093 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, B27 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, B27 6DS.
290
39
£ 40,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B27 6DS 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 6DS — age 39, 33% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6DS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Semi-Detached
£ 342,000
7 sales · Mean £ 324,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6DS is above average at 105 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
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- All In One0.9 km
- Greggs Bakery0.2 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.1 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.3 km
- Acocks Green Post Office0.3 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Midway Care Group Limited0.3 km
- Atholl Lodge0.5 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.4 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.5 km
- Wagon Grill / Mango Tree0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Banquet Cafe0.2 km
- Best UK Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Gossips Cafe0.2 km
- Hawam Tawa and Grill0.2 km
- The Fat Pizza /The Fat Burger & Dess0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sife Supermarket0.7 km
- Wilkinson0.4 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.3 km
- A G Minimarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
- Yummy Garden0.4 km
- Big Johns0.4 km
- Dragon i0.2 km
- New Balti Hub0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.8 km
- Casey Joes0.6 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.4 km
- Grange members Club0.7 km
- Inn On The Green0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.3 km
- Olton1.3 km
- Spring Road1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B276DS · Data under Open Government Licence