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.
SHERBOURNE ROAD, B27 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBOURNE ROAD, B27 6DX.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School
Cedars Academy
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Acocks Green Primary School
The Oaklands Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
Yarnfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B276DX · Data under Open Government Licence