Acocks Green East is a residential area located in southeast Birmingham, bordered by Yardley, Olton, and Shirley. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, with Fox Hollies Park providing green space for recreation. Public transport links, such as buses and the nearby Acocks Green railway station, offer easy access to Birmingham city centre.
The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at St. Mary’s Church and the Acocks Green Baptist Church. The High Street serves as a hub for independent businesses and convenience stores. While primarily residential, Acocks Green East benefits from its proximity to larger retail areas like the Maypole Shopping Centre. The Grand Union Canal runs nearby, offering walking and cycling routes. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to the wider city.
Area overview
On average Acocks Green East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Acocks Green East is £40,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Acocks Green East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Acocks Green East Population
11,959
Population density
6,195.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
5,869
49.07%
Pakistani
1,772
14.82%
Indian
847
7.08%
Other White
721
6.03%
Irish
378
3.16%
Total population: 11,960
Religion
Christian
4,720
39.47%
No religion
3,041
25.43%
Muslim
2,716
22.71%
Not answered
665
5.56%
Sikh
448
3.75%
Total population: 11,959
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,769
29.05%
No qualifications
2,293
24.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,576
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,237
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
979
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 9,532
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
5,037
52.85%
Retired
1,578
16.56%
Looking after home or family
643
6.75%
Long-term sick or disabled
600
6.3%
Student
532
5.58%
Total 16+ residents: 9,530
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns with a mortgage
1,340
27.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,242
25.25%
Owns outright
1,237
25.15%
Other social rented
521
10.59%
Social rents from council
410
8.34%
Total households: 4,918
Housing type
Semi-detached
1,774
36.06%
Terraced
1,139
23.16%
Purpose-built flat
1,129
22.95%
Detached
424
8.62%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
337
6.85%
Total households: 4,919
Property prices in Acocks Green East
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Acocks Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Acocks Green East in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acocks Green East over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
5
£270,000
£221,000
£225,000
£357,000
£389,000
Flats
20
£137,500
£74,700
£116,500
£149,250
£158,100
Semi-Detached
34
£261,000
£154,197
£230,000
£294,250
£424,325
Terraced
34
£235,000
£165,575
£211,205
£258,814
£287,000
10 years median price trend
in Acocks Green East
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green East.
