The postcode B27 6DU is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 6DU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B27 6DU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 6DU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B27 6DU is Oxford Road which is centered 43 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Acocks Green Rail Stn and is 165 m away. The closest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, 137 m away.
The closest primary school to B27 6DU (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 155.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B27 6DU 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 6DU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 6DU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 6DU
| 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 6DU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 102 m | |
| Kimichi School | Independent school | 9-18 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 408 m |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 430 m | |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 436 m |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 529 m | |
| Cedars Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 549 m |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 880 m |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 975 m |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.55 km |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| Redhill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Al-Furqan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Yardleys School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.86 km | |
| The Olive School, Birmingham | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 26, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 6DU - Data from Apr 2022
| Acocks Green Rail Stn | 165 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Stn | 181 m | |
| Station Rd | 206 m | |
| Station Rd | 224 m | |
| Sherbourne Rd | 258 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 137 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 155 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 162 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 6DU - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 1.13 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 2.09 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.37 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.93 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.99 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 3.02 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 3.19 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 3.34 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.52 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 3.52 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 3.59 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.6 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.64 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.92 km | |
| Pow Grove | 4.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B27 6DU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.2 Mbps | 155.6 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.8 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.7 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 113.4 | 16.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 844.5 | 44 |
Energy usage data for B27 6DU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44835900 |
| Longitude | -1.81911200 |
| OS Easting | 412391 |
| OS Northing | 0283393 |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting 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 | E33020322 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 089 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 089D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |