Postcode B27 6ER 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 222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oak Meadow Public Open Space.
Acocks Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Acocks Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% 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.
The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 148 ft away from B27 6ER.
Acocks Green East near B27 6ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acocks Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| 0.8 mi | Tyseley | N/A | Walking directions to Tyseley |
| 0.9 mi | Spring Road | N/A | Walking directions to Spring Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oak Meadow Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Westley Vale Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Westley Vale Millennium Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £400,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £256,750 | £281 |
| Terraced | 83 | £218,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 14 | £106,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 6ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 1, 41, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6ER | Other | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 38, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £268,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 42, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6HE | Other | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 86, Douglas Road, Birmingham, B27 6HP | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 75, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6ES | Terraced | Freehold | £385,750 |
In the B27 6ER postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 6ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Malvern Store | 22 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6ED | Walking directions to Malvern Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 61;63 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Buywise | 77-79 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Buywise |
| 0.2 mi | Sife Minimarket | 124 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LG | Walking directions to Sife Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Opus Foods | 1062-1066 Warwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6BH | Walking directions to Opus Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B27 6ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Penny Wagg
Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Roger Kingdon Harmer
Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Jess Phillips
Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B27 6ER records about 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around B27 6ER in Acocks Green East is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B27 6ER, including Kimichi School (Requires improvement), Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Cedars Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 6ER is Acocks Green, about 219 m away.
B27 6ER scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,390 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B27 6ER 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).