Postcode B27 7LG 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 93.3 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 2,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Fox Hollies has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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 7LG.
Fox Hollies near B27 7LG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Olton | N/A | Walking directions to Olton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fox Hollies Park | Large | Walking directions to Fox Hollies Park |
| 0.2 mi | Langley Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Langley Hall 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 7LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 420, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 450, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 28, Leysdown Road, Birmingham, B27 7JY | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 16, Leysdown Road, Birmingham, B27 7JY | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 376, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AN | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the B27 7LG postcode area, located within Fox Hollies, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bounds Grove, Birmingham, B27 7JL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Local Express General Store | 42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PH | Walking directions to Local Express General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Raj Wines | 219-221 Lakey Lane, Birmingham, B28 8QT | Walking directions to Raj Wines |
| 0.5 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 7LG, 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 7LG records about 93 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.
The median sale price around B27 7LG in Fox Hollies is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B27 7LG, including Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School and Reynalds Cross School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B27 7LG is Olton, about 1,279 m away.
B27 7LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,343 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 7LG 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).