Postcode B27 7HH 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 99.5 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 Fox Hollies is £43,670 per year. The nearest station is Olton, about 0.6 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.
Fox Hollies has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Fox Hollies has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% 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 7HH.
Fox Hollies near B27 7HH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Olton | N/A | Walking directions to Olton |
| 0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fox Hollies Park | Large | Walking directions to Fox Hollies Park |
| 0.4 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 7HH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | 306, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 304, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AH | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 16, Easton Grove, Birmingham, B27 7HN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 265, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 277, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,000 |
In the B27 7HH postcode area, located within Fox Hollies, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | All in One | 112 Greenwood Avenue, Birmingham, B27 7RB | Walking directions to All in One |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Collingtree Court, Solihull, B92 7HS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Solihull, B27 6AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 7HH, 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 7HH records about 99 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 7HH in Fox Hollies is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B27 7HH, including Kineton Green Primary School, Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and The Oaklands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 7HH is Olton, about 907 m away.
B27 7HH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,060 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 7HH 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).