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B27 7HP

Severne Road

Acocks Green

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Overview

Postcode B27 7HP 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 high crime levels, with around 89 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 0.9 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Fox Hollies has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Fox Hollies has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fox Hollies is £43,670 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B27 7HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Fox Hollies near B27 7HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Olton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B27 7HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Olton

N/A

Walking directions to Olton
0.9 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road
1 mi

Hall Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hall Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B27 7HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFox Hollies ParkLargeWalking directions to Fox Hollies Park
0.4 miLangley Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Langley Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
10,199.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.5(+69%)
Shoplifting
24.56(+182%)
Public order
6(-1%)
Burglary
3.82(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
40.17%
Pakistani
99
27.81%
Indian
16
4.49%
Bangladeshi
12
3.37%
Caribbean
12
3.37%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
35.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
36.84%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.44%
Owns outright
25
21.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Other social rented
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Acocks Green

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £265K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acocks Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£400,000£334
Semi-Detached70£256,750£281
Terraced83£218,000£255
Flats14£106,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acocks Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acocks Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 7HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 7HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026141, Severne Road, Birmingham, B27 7HPTerracedFreehold£220,000
04 Jul 202525, Chisholm Grove, Birmingham, B27 7LWTerracedFreehold£206,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, 27, Oakhill Crescent, Birmingham, B27 7LUFlatsLeasehold£90,000
12 Jun 202629, Overton Road, Birmingham, B27 7LNTerracedFreehold£227,000
09 Jul 202526, Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PHTerracedFreehold£231,000

Schools

In the B27 7HP postcode area, located within Fox Hollies, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B27 7HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySeverne Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLakey Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryThe Oaklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B27 7HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal Express General Store42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PHWalking directions to Local Express General Store
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodBounds Grove, Birmingham, B27 7JLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLondis366-368 Shirley Road, Birmingham, B27 7NSWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miRaj Wines219-221 Lakey Lane, Birmingham, B28 8QTWalking directions to Raj Wines
0.4 miChandra's Tradings184 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AGWalking directions to Chandra's Tradings

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B27 7HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Penny Wagg

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Roger Kingdon Harmer

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardAcocks GreenE05011118
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fox HolliesE02001929
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 103DE01009024
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B27 7HP

Is B27 7HP (Fox Hollies) safe?

The area around B27 7HP records about 89 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near B27 7HP?

The median sale price around B27 7HP in Fox Hollies is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B27 7HP?

There are 17 schools close to B27 7HP, including Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), Lakey Lane Primary School and The Oaklands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B27 7HP?

The closest station to B27 7HP is Olton, about 1,378 m away.

How deprived is the area around B27 7HP?

B27 7HP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B27 7HP (Fox Hollies) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B27 7HP 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).