B27 (Birmingham)

Birmingham (B27) Postcode Area

Birmingham, located in the heart of the West Midlands, is a, multicultural city known for its rich industrial heritage and friendly communities. Residents enjoy excellent transport links, including the extensive train network and nearby airports, making commuting a breeze. The city's diverse neighbourhoods boast an array of amenities, from bustling markets to serene parks. Famous for its cuisine, particularly Balti dishes, Birmingham also offers attractions like the Bullring shopping centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Whether you're after a lively atmosphere or quieter surroundings, Birmingham caters to all lifestyles.

Overview

Birmingham (B27) postcode district is located in the ceremonial county of West Midlands, and is part of the Birmingham postal town.

The B27 postcode area in Birmingham, covering Acocks Green and Shirley, is a vibrant and diverse residential neighbourhood. Key statistics include a population density of 8741.9 people per sq km, an average house price of £250,500, and a crime rank of 6490/32482. The area boasts a strong sense of community, with a mix of housing types and a diverse population.

Settlements within B27 include:

South Yardley, Stockfield

Households

15,169

Homes in B27

50% male, 50% female
2.5 people per household

Household Income

£39,943

per annum

UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Poverty rate: 15%

Birmingham B27 - Postcode

Postcode Area

B27

Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham B27 - Outward Codes

Total Outward Codes

543

postcodes

Birmingham B27 - Population

Population

26,620

people

Birmingham B27 - Population Density

Population Density

5,543

people/km2

Birmingham B27 - Income

Average Income

£39,943

per household

People and Demographics

Demographics

The B27 postcode is home to a diverse population, with 31.2% identifying as Asian, 5.2% as Black, 4.9% as Mixed, and 55% as White. The average age of residents is 36.8 years, which is younger than the UK average of 40.7 years. This demographic mix contributes to a rich community culture, making it an attractive area for families and individuals alike.

Unemployment

Percentage of people in Birmingham B27 who are classed as being unemployed at Census 2021.

  • UK average: 4.3%
    Unemployment Icon

    An unemployment rate of 5% in Birmingham B27 is slightly above the UK average of 4.3%, indicating a moderate level of joblessness.

    While some residents may face employment challenges, the rate still suggests a functioning local economy. Efforts to boost job opportunities could further enhance community stability and support the area's long-term growth.

    Diversity

    Percentage of residents in the B27 postcode region who identify as white.

  • UK average: 81.7%
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    With 52% of residents identifying as White in Birmingham B27, this postcode has a diverse community with a slight majority of White residents.

    The mix of different ethnic backgrounds adds to the neighbourhood's character, offering opportunities for cultural engagement and mutual understanding among residents.

    Birmingham B27 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    2%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of Birmingham B27 is increasing by 2% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Birmingham B27 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    20%

    Are under 18 years old


    20% of Birmingham B27 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Birmingham B27 aligns closely with the UK average of 17.4%. This indicates a balanced mix of families and other household types, with amenities catering to both children and adults.

    Birmingham B27 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    Are enjoying retirement


    15% of Birmingham B27 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Birmingham B27 aligns closely with the UK average of 16%, a mixed community of working-age individuals and retirees. Local amenities are likely to be diverse, and cater to both younger and older residents.

    Census 2021 Demographics

    Who lives and works in B27?

    Analysing the B27 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity, provides valuable insights into the composition of the community.

    Population

    Analysing the B27 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity provides valuable insights into the composition of a local community.

    Demographics

    The B27 postcode is home to a diverse population, with 31.2% identifying as Asian, 5.2% as Black, 4.9% as Mixed, and 55% as White. The average age of residents is 36.8 years, which is younger than the UK average of 40.7 years. This demographic mix contributes to a rich community culture, making it an attractive area for families and individuals alike.

    Birmingham B27 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    2%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of Birmingham B27 is increasing by 2% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Birmingham B27 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    20%

    of Birmingham B27 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Birmingham B27 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    of Birmingham B27 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Gender Ratio

    50% male
    50% female


    Gender ratio in census data means the number of males for every 100 females in a population, helping us understand the balance between men and women in a specific area.

    Age Distribution

    50%

    are adults


    Age distribution refers to how different age groups are spread within a population, showing the number of people in each age range. This helps understand the population's structure and potential needs.

    Birmingham B27 - Age Distribution

    Age Distribution

    "Age Distribution by 5-year bands" in the Census 2021 breaks down the population into groups based on age ranges, each spanning five years (e.g., 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, etc.). This helps to see how many people fall into each age group, providing a clear picture of the age structure in an area.

    4 years and under
    5.9%
    5 to 9 years
    6%
    10 to 14 years
    6.1%
    15 to 19 years
    5.9%
    20 to 24 years
    6.9%
    25 to 29 years
    7.4%
    30 to 34 years
    7.9%
    35 to 39 years
    7.1%
    40 to 44 years
    7.1%
    45 to 49 years
    6.8%
    50 to 54 years
    6.9%
    55 to 59 years
    6.1%
    60 to 64 years
    4.8%
    65 to 69 years
    3.9%
    70 to 74 years
    3.7%
    75 to 79 years
    2.7%
    80 to 84 years
    2.4%
    85 years and over
    2.4%
     Line shows UK average.
    Birmingham B27 - Living Arrangements

    Living Arrangements

    "Living Arrangements" in the Census 2021 refers to people's relationship status and how they live with others. It includes whether someone is married, in a civil partnership, cohabiting as a couple, separated, divorced, or single, and whether they live with a partner, alone, or with others.

    Living as a couple
    5.9%
    Living in a couple (married)
    6%
    Living in a couple (separated)
    6.9%
    Living in a couple (cohabiting)
    7.4%
    Not living as a couple
    7.1%
     Line shows UK average.
    Birmingham B27 - Legal Partnership

    Legal Partnership

    Legal partnership status of residents in the Birmingham (B27) district, offering insights into the diversity of relationship statuses in the area. This dataset classifies residents aged 16+ in England & Wales by their partnership status.

    Unmarried
    44.4%
    Married
    37.2%
    Civil Partnership
    0.2%
    Separated
    3.1%
    Divorced
    8.9%
    Widowed
    6.4%
     Line shows UK average.
    Birmingham B27 - Gender Identity

    Gender Identity

    "Gender Identity" in the Census 2021 refers to how people personally identify their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes options like male, female, non-binary, or other identities, reflecting how individuals see themselves.

    Same as sex registered at birth
    44.4%
    Different from sex registered at birth
    37.2%
    Trans woman
    37%
    Trans man
    36.4%
    Non-binary
    0.5%
    Other
    0.2%
     Line shows UK average.

    Postcodes

    Dig even deeper into the B27 postcode:

    Click on an postal code below for more information about the area. Each postcode give you a comprehensive overview of the postcode neighbourhood, including address, demographics, crime, transport, amenities and house prices in Birmingham (B27).

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    B27 7AA B27 7AB B27 7AD B27 7AE B27 7AF B27 7AG B27 7AH B27 7AJ B27 7AL B27 7AN B27 7AP B27 7AQ B27 7AR B27 7AS B27 7AT B27 7AU B27 7AW B27 7AX B27 7AY B27 7AZ B27 7BA B27 7BB B27 7BD B27 7BE B27 7BF B27 7BG B27 7BH B27 7BJ B27 7BL B27 7BN B27 7BP B27 7BQ B27 7BS B27 7BT B27 7BU B27 7BW B27 7BX B27 7BY B27 7BZ B27 7DA B27 7DB B27 7DD B27 7DE B27 7DF B27 7DG B27 7DH B27 7DJ B27 7DL B27 7DP B27 7DQ B27 7DR B27 7DS B27 7DT B27 7DU B27 7DW B27 7DX B27 7DY B27 7EA B27 7EB B27 7ED B27 7EE B27 7EF B27 7EG B27 7EH B27 7EL B27 7EN B27 7EP B27 7ER B27 7ES B27 7ET B27 7EU B27 7EW B27 7EX B27 7EY B27 7HA B27 7HB B27 7HD B27 7HE B27 7HH B27 7HJ B27 7HL B27 7HN B27 7HP B27 7HR B27 7HS B27 7HT B27 7HU B27 7HW B27 7HX B27 7HY B27 7HZ B27 7JA B27 7JB B27 7JD B27 7JE B27 7JF B27 7JG B27 7JL B27 7JN B27 7JP B27 7JQ B27 7JR B27 7JS B27 7JT B27 7JU B27 7JW B27 7JX B27 7JY B27 7JZ B27 7LA B27 7LB B27 7LD B27 7LE B27 7LF B27 7LG B27 7LH B27 7LJ B27 7LL B27 7LN B27 7LP B27 7LR B27 7LS B27 7LT B27 7LU B27 7LW B27 7NA B27 7NB B27 7ND B27 7NE B27 7NF B27 7NG B27 7NH B27 7NJ B27 7NL B27 7NN B27 7NP B27 7NQ B27 7NR B27 7NS B27 7NT B27 7NU B27 7NW B27 7NX B27 7NY B27 7NZ B27 7PA B27 7PB B27 7PG B27 7PH B27 7PJ B27 7PL B27 7PN B27 7PP B27 7PR B27 7PS B27 7PT B27 7PU B27 7PW B27 7PX B27 7PY B27 7PZ B27 7QA B27 7QE B27 7QG B27 7QH B27 7QJ B27 7QL B27 7QN B27 7QP B27 7QQ B27 7QR B27 7QS B27 7QT B27 7QU B27 7QW B27 7QX B27 7QY B27 7RA B27 7RB B27 7RD B27 7RE B27 7RG B27 7RH B27 7RJ B27 7RP B27 7RR B27 7RS B27 7RT B27 7RU B27 7RX B27 7RY B27 7RZ B27 7SA B27 7SB B27 7SD B27 7SE B27 7SG B27 7SH B27 7SJ B27 7SL B27 7SN B27 7SP B27 7SQ B27 7SR B27 7SS B27 7ST B27 7SU B27 7SW B27 7SX B27 7SY B27 7SZ B27 7TA B27 7TB B27 7TD B27 7TE B27 7TG B27 7TH B27 7TJ B27 7TL B27 7TN B27 7TP B27 7TQ B27 7TR B27 7TS B27 7TT B27 7TU B27 7TW B27 7TY B27 7TZ B27 7UA B27 7UB B27 7UD B27 7UG B27 7UH B27 7UJ B27 7UL B27 7UN B27 7UP B27 7UQ B27 7UR B27 7US B27 7UT B27 7UU B27 7UW B27 7UX B27 7UY B27 7UZ B27 7WA B27 7WB B27 7WD B27 7WH B27 7WP B27 7WQ B27 7WZ B27 7XA B27 7XB B27 7XD B27 7XE B27 7XF B27 7XG B27 7XH B27 7XJ B27 7XL B27 7XN B27 7XP B27 7XQ B27 7XR B27 7XS B27 7XT B27 7XU B27 7XW B27 7XX B27 7XY B27 7XZ B27 7YA B27 7YB B27 7YD B27 7YE B27 7YF B27 7YG B27 7YH B27 7YJ B27 7YL B27 7YN B27 7YP B27 7YQ B27 7YR B27 7YS B27 7YT B27 7YW

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    Nearby Towns & Cities

    B27 Postcode area

    The following towns and villages can be found close to Birmingham B27:


    Bordesley

    Population 282

    0.7 miles

    Bordesley, located in the West Midlands, is a vibrant town known for its rich industrial history, bustling markets, and diverse community, making it a great place to experience a mix of cultures and traditions in the heart of England.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Birmingham

    Population 1,085,810

    1.8 miles

    Known locally as Brum, Birmingham is the UK's second most populous city with an estimated population of 1.37m people. The city and surrounding area was an important factor in the Industrial Revolution. Today, it's a metropolis of culture, arts, entertainment and sport.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Smethwick

    Population 48,765

    3.1 miles

    Smethwick is a small town in Sandwell, and is just four miles away from central Birmingham. Popular amongst young couples and families who prefer the convenience of living in a big city, Smethwick's housing prices are average compared to neighbouring areas. This is sometimes reflected in its living conditions.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    West Bromwich

    Population 91,930

    5.8 miles

    First mentioned as 'Bromwic' in the Domesday Book of 1086, the town of West Bromwich became an important stop on the coaching road between London and Shrewsbury in the 1700s. The town saw rapid growth in industries, thanks to the discovery of local coal deposits. Despite the decline in industry, the area still remains a relatively busy industrial area, and has even enjoyed an economic revival in recent years.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Major's Green

    Population 1,002

    5.8 miles

    Major's Green, located in the West Midlands county, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, with its picturesque surroundings and close-knit community making it an ideal place to put down roots and enjoy a slower pace of living.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Dickens Heath

    Population 3,992

    6.4 miles

    Located in the West Midlands county, Dickens Heath is a thriving village with a strong sense of community, offering a mix of modern amenities, beautiful green spaces, and convenient access to nearby cities like Birmingham and Solihull.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Wythall

    Population 1,912

    6.7 miles

    Located in Worcestershire, Wythall is a thriving village with a strong sense of community, boasting excellent schools, beautiful green spaces, and convenient access to both Birmingham and the stunning countryside of the Cotswolds.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Rowley Regis

    Population 34,260

    6.8 miles

    Rowley Regis is a charming town nestled in the heart of the Black Country, boasting a rich industrial history, picturesque countryside views, and a strong sense of community spirit, making it the perfect place to put down roots and experience all that the West Midlands has to offer.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Local Authorities

    B27 Postal Town

    The B27 postcode includes the following local authorities:

    • Birmingham
    • Solihull

    Crime in B27

    How safe is this postcode sector?

    The B1 postcode area in Birmingham has seen a recent increase in crime levels, with key hotspots identified in certain areas. The local police force is prioritising specific strategies to address these issues and ensure the safety of residents.

    Key Hotspots

    Recent crime statistics show that areas such as Aston, Nechells, and Birmingham City Centre have higher crime rates compared to other parts of the B1 postcode. These areas are considered hotspots for various crimes, including theft, anti-social behaviour, and drug-related offences.

    Historical Crime Issues

    Historically, the B1 postcode area has faced challenges with violent crimes, particularly in the city centre. Issues such as gang-related violence and street robberies have been prevalent in the past, leading to concerns about public safety and community well-being.

    Current Policing Priorities

    The local police force in the B1 postcode area has identified several priorities to address the recent surge in crime levels. These priorities include increasing police presence in key hotspots, implementing community policing initiatives, and collaborating with local agencies to tackle underlying issues contributing to crime.

    By working closely with residents, businesses, and community organisations, the police aim to create a safer environment for everyone in the B1 postcode area. Through targeted interventions and proactive policing strategies, they hope to reduce crime levels and improve overall quality of life for residents.

    the B1 postcode area is actively working towards addressing crime issues and prioritising the safety and well-being of its residents.

    Sources:
    Police UK - B1 Crime Statistics
    Birmingham Mail - Crime Hotspots in Birmingham

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    Highest Rated Schools in B27

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