Douglas Road is in Acocks Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 6EX is located in the Acocks Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Douglas Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 6EY, B27 6BB, B27 6AR, B27 6AT, B27 6EU, B27 6HA, B27 6HL, B27 6HN, B27 6AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B27 6EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B27 6EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 42.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 51.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 35% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.4% | 26% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.7% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.2% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 24.1% | 28.4% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 25.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 53.5% | 44.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 56% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 56% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 16.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 12.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 11.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 56% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 15% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 14.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 43.2% | 6.5% | 36.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Road was 236.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Douglas Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Acocks Green and the 363rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 Douglas Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-04 | £275,299 |
| 243 Douglas Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-02-26 | £172,839 |
| 233 Douglas Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2017-03-14 | £227,550 |
| 247 Douglas Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2007-11-21 | £275,000 |
| 247 Douglas Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2006-03-27 | £288,088 |
The percentage of student residents living in B27 6EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Junior School Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acocks Green Junior School Westley Road , Acocks Green B27 7UQ | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermelon Independent Schools Manor House, Redfern Road , Tyseley B11 2BE | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Social Club | 40 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 76 yd | |
| Tyseley Corner Cafe | 17 Rushey Lane, Birmingham | 361 yd | |
| Café 1954 | 884 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 409 yd | |
| Patricia's Cafe | 292 Wharfdale Road, Birmingham | 417 yd | |
| Sun Rise Cafe | 143 Blythswood Road, Birmingham | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | 909-911 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 428 yd | |
| Grange members Club | 13 Broad Road, Birmingham | 666 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 812 yd | |
| Inn On The Green | 2 Westley Road, Birmingham | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hub & Cafe | 67 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 758 yd | |
| China Inn | 775 Warwick Road, South Yardley | 768 yd | |
| Pizza Crush | 140 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 788 yd | |
| Slice of New York and Gostoso | 154 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 802 yd | |
| Big Johns | 18 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 801 yd | |
| A G Minimarket | 33 Westley Road, Birmingham | 936 yd | |
| Wilkinson | 1068 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 958 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 572 yd | |
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| D'S Muscle 'N' Fitness BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.