Postcode B27 6SJ is located in a major urban area, within the South Yardley 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 6,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Acocks Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Acocks Green East is £44,942 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B27 6SJ.
Acocks Green East near B27 6SJ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| 0.9 mi | Olton | N/A | Walking directions to Olton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oak Meadow Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Meadow Public Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Westley Vale Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Westley Vale Millennium Green |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) in South Yardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £375,000 | £321 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £251,500 | £314 |
| Terraced | 32 | £192,500 | £259 |
| Flats | 20 | £132,250 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303,750 | £119,250 | £167,000 | £132,500 |
| 2017 | £288,000 | £98,000 | £175,500 | £147,750 |
| 2018 | £258,750 | £110,000 | £190,000 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £125,500 | £185,000 | £156,000 |
| 2020 | £269,250 | £106,000 | £199,000 | £155,500 |
| 2021 | £287,500 | £135,000 | £212,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £157,500 | £242,500 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £161,400 | £245,000 | £202,500 |
| 2024 | £333,500 | £150,000 | £250,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £311,000 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £401,500 | £117,500 | £266,500 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246 | £180 | £205 | £162 |
| 2017 | £236 | £158 | £218 | £183 |
| 2018 | £282 | £176 | £235 | £188 |
| 2019 | £262 | £184 | £239 | £182 |
| 2020 | £260 | £184 | £256 | £203 |
| 2021 | £306 | £211 | £267 | £209 |
| 2022 | £315 | £301 | £302 | £225 |
| 2023 | £346 | £349 | £295 | £236 |
| 2024 | £324 | £225 | £291 | £226 |
| 2025 | £304 | £201 | £305 | £251 |
| 2026 | £331 | £216 | £327 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 6SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 24, Oxford Drive, Birmingham, B27 6SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 34, Oxford Drive, Birmingham, B27 6SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £40,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 37, Cambridge Way, Birmingham, B27 6SG | Detached | Freehold | £358,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 41, Cambridge Way, Birmingham, B27 6SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £271,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 65, Cambridge Way, Birmingham, B27 6SG | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the B27 6SJ postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 6SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Avenue Store | 147 The Avenue, Birmingham, B27 6NP | Walking directions to The Avenue Store |
| 0.2 mi | Malvern Store | 22 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6ED | Walking directions to Malvern Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 61;63 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Buywise | 77-79 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LL | Walking directions to Buywise |
| 0.3 mi | Sife Minimarket | 124 Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LG | Walking directions to Sife Minimarket |
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 6SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zaker Choudhry
South Yardley - Elected 7 May 2026
Jess Phillips
Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B27 6SJ 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.
The median sale price around B27 6SJ in Acocks Green East is £230,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B27 6SJ, including Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School (Good), Kimichi School (Requires improvement) and Gilbertstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 6SJ is Acocks Green, about 416 m away.
B27 6SJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B27 6SJ is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zaker Choudhry (Liberal Democrats).