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B27 6EH

Malvern Road

Acocks Green

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Overview

Postcode B27 6EH is located in a major urban area, within the Acocks Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Acocks Green East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oak Meadow Public Open Space.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Acocks Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Acocks Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B27 6EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Acocks Green East near B27 6EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B27 6EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Acocks Green

N/A

Walking directions to Acocks Green
1 mi

Olton

N/A

Walking directions to Olton
1 mi

Tyseley

N/A

Walking directions to Tyseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B27 6EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOak Meadow Public Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space
0.1 miWestley Vale Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Westley Vale Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
4,575.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.41(+74%)
Vehicle crime
14.07(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.31(+69%)
Other theft
11.14(+96%)
Public order
9.96(+64%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
49.8%
Other White
30
12.15%
Indian
29
11.74%
Pakistani
25
10.12%
Caribbean
12
4.86%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
34.4%
No qualifications
52
23.85%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
44.2%
Owns outright
33
23.91%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.77%
Social rents from council
14
10.14%
Other social rented
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Acocks Green

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £265K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Acocks Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acocks Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£400,000£334
Semi-Detached70£256,750£281
Terraced83£218,000£255
Flats14£106,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acocks Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£99,000£183,500£131,000
2017£270,000£111,000£196,500£148,500
2018£282,500£112,500£210,000£159,975
2019£262,750£120,000£208,000£164,000
2020£280,000£112,750£217,500£175,500
2021£295,500£116,000£230,000£182,000
2022£325,000£106,500£276,500£200,000
2023£475,000£121,500£261,000£200,000
2024£237,500£111,500£260,000£217,000
2025£270,000£125,000£271,500£216,250
2026£435,000£105,000£245,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£176£200£167
2017£247£188£196£181
2018£257£179£220£186
2019£227£204£217£201
2020£237£171£224£202
2021£268£190£242£223
2022£236£198£270£235
2023£288£202£264£242
2024£284£205£263£258
2025£301£206£284£255
2026£334£195£281£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acocks Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 6EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 6EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20256, Malvern Road, Birmingham, B27 6EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£131,000
20 Oct 202538, Malvern Road, Birmingham, B27 6EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£392,000
12 Jan 202620, Colwall Walk, Birmingham, B27 6EJTerracedFreehold£250,000
21 Jan 202630, Elmdon Road, Birmingham, B27 6LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
20 Nov 202510, The Avenue, Birmingham, B27 6NGTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the B27 6EH postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B27 6EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCottesbrooke Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableKimichi SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryCedars AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 6EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B27 6EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMalvern Store22 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6EDWalking directions to Malvern Store
0.1 miCostcutter61;63 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miBuywise77-79 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LLWalking directions to Buywise
0.2 miSife Minimarket124 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LGWalking directions to Sife Minimarket
0.2 miThe Avenue Store147 The Avenue, Birmingham, B27 6NPWalking directions to The Avenue Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B27 6EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Penny Wagg

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Roger Kingdon Harmer

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardAcocks GreenE05011118
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Acocks Green EastE02001915
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 089DE01008893
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B27 6EH

Is B27 6EH (Acocks Green East) safe?

The area around B27 6EH records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B27 6EH?

The median sale price around B27 6EH in Acocks Green East is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B27 6EH?

There are 16 schools close to B27 6EH, including Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School (Good), Kimichi School (Requires improvement) and Cedars Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B27 6EH?

The closest station to B27 6EH is Acocks Green, about 221 m away.

How deprived is the area around B27 6EH?

B27 6EH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B27 6EH (Acocks Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B27 6EH is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Penny Wagg (Liberal Democrats) and Roger Kingdon Harmer (Liberal Democrats).