Postcode B27 6HB 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 high crime levels, with around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Westley Vale Millennium Green.
Acocks Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,879 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Acocks Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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 180 ft away from B27 6HB.
Acocks Green East near B27 6HB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| 0.6 mi | Tyseley | N/A | Walking directions to Tyseley |
| 0.8 mi | Spring Road | N/A | Walking directions to Spring Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 6HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 138, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6HB | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 136, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6HB | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 114, Douglas Road, Birmingham, B27 6HW | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 75, Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6ES | Terraced | Freehold | £385,750 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 16, Rookwood Road, Birmingham, B27 6AF | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the B27 6HB postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 6HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Douglas Convenience Store | 219-223 Douglas Road, Birmingham, B27 6HL | Walking directions to Douglas Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 61;63 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Buywise | 77-79 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Buywise |
| 0.3 mi | Malvern Store | 22 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6ED | Walking directions to Malvern Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Birmingham, B27 6AR | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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 6HB, 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 6HB records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6HB 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 17 schools close to B27 6HB, including Cedars Academy (Good), Kimichi School (Requires improvement) and Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 6HB is Acocks Green, about 484 m away.
B27 6HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,879 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 6HB 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).