Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SHERBOURNE ROAD, B27 6DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBOURNE ROAD, B27 6DX.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B27 6DX — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 38 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B27 6DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherbourne Road, 0.5km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

Within the B27 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 104 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 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00045090 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6DX. 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

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B27 6DX is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences252
Shoplifting135
Other theft56
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson43

school Local Schools

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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Inadequate390 pupils0.2 km
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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Good284 pupils0.4 km
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Cedars Academy

Good331 pupils0.4 km
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Good1161 pupils0.5 km
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Acocks Green Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.5 km
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The Oaklands Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils1.0 km
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Yarnfield Primary School

Good593 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Acocks Green Post Office0.3 km
  • Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.3 km
  • Cakebox0.3 km
  • H E Haynes & Son0.3 km
  • Icing World Ltd0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Atikka Gyros0.5 km
  • E.Tea0.3 km
  • Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Mecca Social Club0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sife Supermarket0.5 km
  • Wilkinson0.3 km
  • A G Minimarket0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Big Johns0.2 km
  • Dragon i0.4 km
  • New Balti Hub0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Balti Pickle0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • Journeys End1.0 km
  • Casey Joes0.9 km
  • The Great Western Hotel0.1 km
  • Grange members Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Ababeel Restaurant & Hotel0.4 km
  • Greswold Hotel0.5 km
  • Atholl Lodge0.4 km
  • Bridge House Hotel0.0 km
  • Elmdon Lodge0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acocks Green0.1 km
  • Spring Road1.2 km
  • Tyseley1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Acocks Green Rail Station0.1 km