The postcode B27 7XZ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B27 7XZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B27 7XZ 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 7XZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to B27 7XZ is Victoria Road which is centered 102 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Archbishop Ilsley School and is 24 m away. The closest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, 567 m away.
The closest primary school to B27 7XZ (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 125.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 78.3% 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B27 7XZ 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 7XZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B27 7XZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B27 7XZ
| 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 7XZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 156 m | |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 350 m | |
| The Oaklands Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 444 m |
| Acocks Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 465 m | |
| Kimichi School | Independent school | 9-18 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 844 m |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 871 m |
| Cedars Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 978 m |
| Ninestiles, an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | Independent school | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 13, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.17 km |
| Yarnfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.2 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.56 km | |
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 1.69 km |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Reynalds Cross School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Langley School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B27 7XZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Archbishop Ilsley School | 24 m | |
| Dolphin Lane | 133 m | |
| Dolphin Lane | 137 m | |
| Victoria Rd | 166 m | |
| Warwick Road | 176 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 567 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 582 m | |
| Acocks Green Rail Station | 591 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B27 7XZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Pool | 693 m | |
| Olton Reservoir | 1.75 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.3 km | |
| Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground | 2.7 km | |
| Mill Pond | 2.76 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 2.77 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 2.77 km | |
| Palmers Rough | 2.91 km | |
| Cut Throat Coppice | 3.19 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 3.21 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 3.43 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Pow Grove | 3.62 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 3.74 km | |
| Kent's Moat | 3.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B27 7XZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 125.5 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.1 Mbps | 15.9 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% | 21 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 21.7% | 100% | 102.1 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 78.3% | 78.3% | 778 | 42.5 |
Energy usage data for B27 7XZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.44445000 |
| Longitude | -1.81964300 |
| OS Easting | 412356 |
| OS Northing | 0282958 |
| 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 |