Cedars Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 6JL 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 Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, B27 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 6TU, B27 6LP, B27 6JJ, B27 6NB, B27 6HP, B27 6JH, B27 6TR, B27 6HH, B27 6TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B27 6JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 41.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 42.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 44.6% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 26.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 10.7% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.9% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 29.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 28% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 25.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 55.4% | 42.4% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 77% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 76.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 17.7% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.9% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedars Avenue was 191.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedars Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Acocks Green and the 556th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2018-10-12 | £255,624 |
| 27 Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2015-10-09 | £270,202 |
| 19 Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-01-22 | £250,274 |
| 17 Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-10-07 | £275,410 |
| 17 Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2003-12-09 | £287,696 |
The percentage of student residents living in B27 6JL 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,779 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 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,064 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 | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 1out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acocks Green Primary School Westley Road , Acocks Green B27 7UQ | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,417 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 | 2,116 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy'S Cafe | 73 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 185 yd | |
| Fillings the healthier choice | 134 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 203 yd | |
| Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar | 4-6 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 415 yd | |
| Mecca Social Club | 40 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 577 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fried Chicken | 305 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 406 yd | |
| Grange members Club | 13 Broad Road, Birmingham | 830 yd | |
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 862 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 924 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 909-911 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hub & Cafe | 67 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 208 yd | |
| Pizza Crush | 140 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 209 yd | |
| Slice of New York and Gostoso | 154 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 234 yd | |
| Big Johns | 18 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 363 yd | |
| Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd | 251 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 214 yd | |
| Wilkinson | 1068 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 816 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Aldi Shopping Centre | 820 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 824 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1149 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 760 yd | |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,016 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.