The postcode B27 6BS is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 6BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B27 6BS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B27 6BS as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to B27 6BS is Woodberry Walk which is centered 100 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oxford Rd and is 69 m away. The closest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, 426 m away.
The closest primary school to B27 6BS (for ages 11 and under) is Holy Souls Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School.
Residents reported an average download speed of 94.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B27 6BS is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Birmingham East and North is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B27 6BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 6BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 6BS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B27 6BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 242 m | |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 307 m | |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 564 m | |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 627 m |
| Kimichi School | Independent school | 9-18 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 681 m |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 700 m |
| Cedars Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 836 m |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.07 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.9 km |
| Lyndon School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 1.92 km |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.95 km |
| Reynalds Cross School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 6BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Oxford Rd | 69 m | |
| Oxford Rd | 83 m | |
| Oxford Rd | 138 m | |
| Station Rd | 165 m | |
| Warwick Road | 195 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 426 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 445 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 452 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.69 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 6BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 867 m | |
| Olton Reservoir | 1.8 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.2 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.76 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.89 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 2.9 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.95 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 3.07 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 3.3 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.62 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 3.7 km | |
| Pow Grove | 3.73 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B27 6BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.2 Mbps | 94.4 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 11 Mbps | 13.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 19.7 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 93.1 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B27 6BS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44591200 |
| Longitude | -1.81765000 |
| OS Easting | 412491 |
| OS Northing | 0283121 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Yardley |
| Electoral Ward | Acocks Green |
| Local Authority District | Birmingham |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Birmingham and Solihull |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Birmingham East and North |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020327 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 089 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 089E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |