B27 6EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colwall Walk, 0.4km from Stockfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Acocks Green ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B27 6EL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B27 6EL are sourced from Output Area E00045087 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLWALL WALK, B27 6EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWALL WALK, B27 6EL.
247
44
£ 40,000 /yr
47%
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 6EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B27 6EL. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 92,000
3 sales · Mean £ 96,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B27 6EL is moderate at 71 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
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Acocks Green Primary School
The Oaklands Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Acocks Green Post Office0.6 km
- Al Madinah Halal Meat Limited0.2 km
- Cakebox0.5 km
- H E Haynes & Son0.6 km
- Icing World Ltd0.6 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Holy Souls Social Club0.7 km
- Journeys End0.6 km
- Casey Joes0.9 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.3 km
- Grange members Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Atikka Gyros0.9 km
- E.Tea0.5 km
- Porto Douro Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Buongiorno1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sife Supermarket0.3 km
- Wilkinson0.7 km
- A G Minimarket0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Big Johns0.2 km
- Dragon i0.6 km
- New Balti Hub0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Balti Pickle0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Ababeel Restaurant & Hotel0.8 km
- Greswold Hotel0.9 km
- Atholl Lodge0.1 km
- Bridge House Hotel0.4 km
- Elmdon Lodge0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acocks Green0.3 km
- Olton1.6 km
- Spring Road1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Acocks Green Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B276EL · Data under Open Government Licence