B27 6DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxford Road, 0.6km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
Day-to-day life in B27 6DU has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B27 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00045092 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, B27 6DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, B27 6DU.
400
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£ 40,000 /yr
50%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, B27 6DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6DU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
13 sales · Mean £ 228,192
Semi-Detached
£ 284,000
6 sales · Mean £ 269,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6DU is above average at 106 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
44 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
- + 39 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
7 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sife Supermarket0.5 km
- Wilkinson0.3 km
- A G Minimarket0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd0.7 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 Club0.9 km
- Grange members Club0.6 km
- Inn On The Green0.6 km
- Journeys End1.0 km
- Casey Joes0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.1 km
- Spring Road1.3 km
- Olton1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B276DU · Data under Open Government Licence