Postcode B27 7AQ 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 146.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Olton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fox Hollies Park.
Acocks Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Acocks Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% 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 7AQ.
Acocks Green East near B27 7AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Olton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Olton | N/A | Walking directions to Olton |
| 0.6 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| 1 mi | Spring Road | N/A | Walking directions to Spring Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fox Hollies Park | Large | Walking directions to Fox Hollies Park |
| 0.3 mi | Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park | Small | Walking directions to Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park |
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 7AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 30, Grattidge Road, Birmingham, B27 7AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | 11, Harrier Road, Birmingham, B27 7AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 20, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 10, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 16, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AA | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the B27 7AQ postcode area, located within Acocks Green East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Collingtree Court, Solihull, B92 7HS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Solihull, B27 6AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Warwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6RH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Warwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6RH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Chandra's Tradings | 184 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AG | Walking directions to Chandra's Tradings |
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 7AQ, 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 7AQ records about 146 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 7AQ 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 19 schools close to B27 7AQ, including The Oaklands Primary School (Good), Trident Alternative Provision Ltd and Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 7AQ is Olton, about 761 m away.
B27 7AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,930 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 7AQ 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).