Postcode B27 7BX is located in a major urban area, within the Acocks Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fox Hollies area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fox Hollies is £43,670 per year. The nearest station is Acocks Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Fox Hollies Park.
Fox Hollies has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Fox Hollies has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fox Hollies is £43,670 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B27 7BX.
Fox Hollies near B27 7BX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Acocks Green | N/A | Walking directions to Acocks Green |
| 0.7 mi | Spring Road | N/A | Walking directions to Spring Road |
| 0.8 mi | Olton | N/A | Walking directions to Olton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fox Hollies Park | Large | Walking directions to Fox Hollies 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 7BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 73, Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DE | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 88, Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DE | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 81, Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DE | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 95, Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 64, Dolphin Lane, Birmingham, B27 7DE | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the B27 7BX postcode area, located within Fox Hollies, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All in One | 112 Greenwood Avenue, Birmingham, B27 7RB | Walking directions to All in One |
| 0.3 mi | Chandra's Tradings | 184 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AG | Walking directions to Chandra's Tradings |
| 0.4 mi | Local Express General Store | 42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PH | Walking directions to Local Express General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Warwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6RH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Warwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6RH | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 7BX, 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 7BX records about 117 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around B27 7BX in Fox Hollies 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 7BX, including The Oaklands Primary School (Good), Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (Good) and Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 7BX is Acocks Green, about 1,056 m away.
B27 7BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,565 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 7BX 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).