The postcode B27 7XY is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 7XY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B27 7XY is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 7XY as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B27 7XY is Botteville Gardens which is centered 94 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Acocks Green Village and is 134 m away. The closest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, 542 m away.
The closest primary school to B27 7XY (for ages 11 and under) is Acocks Green Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School.
Policing for B27 7XY 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 7XY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 7XY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 7XY
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B27 7XY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 0 m | |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 310 m | |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 329 m | |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 504 m |
| Kimichi School | Independent school | 9-18 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 826 m |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 860 m |
| Cedars Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 934 m |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 951 m |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 986 m |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.23 km |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.29 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.32 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.66 km | |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| Al-Furqan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| Yardleys School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 7XY - Data from Apr 2022
| Acocks Green Village | 134 m | |
| Acocks Green Village | 139 m | |
| Acocks Green Village | 148 m | |
| Public Library | 169 m | |
| Archbishop Ilsley School | 179 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 542 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 552 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 563 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 7XY - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 753 m | |
| Olton Reservoir | 1.88 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.45 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.58 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.64 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 2.86 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.92 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 2.96 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 3.29 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.31 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.59 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.61 km | |
| Pow Grove | 3.72 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 3.95 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44486600 |
| Longitude | -1.82183300 |
| OS Easting | 412207 |
| OS Northing | 0283004 |
| 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: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018156 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 089 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 089G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |