Francis Road is in Acocks Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 6LX 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 Francis Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 6LT, B27 6LW, B27 6LN, B27 6LR, B27 6NA, B27 6LE, B27 6TA, B27 6LZ, B27 6NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B27 6LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 6LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 41.6% | 46.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 36.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 41.9% | 42.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 40.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 16.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.4% | 71.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 89.7% | 80.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 80.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Road was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Acocks Green and the 1171st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-03 | £159,210 |
| 52 Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-11-11 | £162,195 |
| 24 Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-12-15 | £179,672 |
| 66 Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-08-22 | £188,547 |
| 22 Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-16 | £190,399 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,425 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 | 2,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 1out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acocks Green Primary School Westley Road , Acocks Green B27 7UQ | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 2,647 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 | 5,194 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 | 2,400 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,387 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 | 238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 2,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillings the healthier choice | 134 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 185 yd | |
| Smithy'S Cafe | 73 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 307 yd | |
| Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar | 4-6 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 585 yd | |
| O'Haras Sandwich Co | 373 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 696 yd | |
| Brooklyn Fried Chicken | 305 Stockfield Road, South Yardley | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 478 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 562 yd | |
| Yardley Ex Servicemens Club | Maisonette, 328 Yardley Road | 765 yd | |
| New Inn | Coventry Road, South Yardley | 930 yd | |
| Holy Souls Social Club | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice of New York and Gostoso | 154 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Crush | 140 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 177 yd | |
| Balti Hub & Cafe | 67 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 330 yd | |
| Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd | 251 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham | 501 yd | |
| Big Johns | 18 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 193 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Aldi Shopping Centre | 941 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,001 yd | |
| Wilkinson | 1068 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,036 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 1507 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| City College Birmingham Technology Campus (Closed) City Technology Campus City Technology Campus Amington Road | 977 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Yardley) SWAN CENTRE SWAN CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Lyndon Playing Fields HANSON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.