Tanyards is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 6NQ 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 Tanyards, Birmingham, B27 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 6NF, B27 6NG, B27 6NT, B27 6DU, B27 6EG, B27 6NL, B27 6EH, B27 6DR, B27 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B27 6NQ is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 55.2% | 53.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 6NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 45.2% | 47.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 33.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 39.2% | 33.4% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -15.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 40.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 20.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.6% | 24.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 37.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 10.7% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82.1% | 66.9% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 88.1% | 77.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 77.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 12.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanyards was 235.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanyards has the 14th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Acocks Green and the 381st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 322.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tanyards, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2006-11-03 | £122,096 |
| 7 Tanyards, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,950 | 2002-09-27 | £122,815 |
| 7 Tanyards, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1997-06-13 | £117,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,945 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 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 1out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acocks Green Primary School Westley Road , Acocks Green B27 7UQ | 4out of 4 | 569 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 5,218 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 | 2,605 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,995 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 | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 2,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar | 4-6 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 193 yd | |
| FT FOODS LTD /ACOCKS GREEN KFC | Unit 2, 1146 Warwick Road | 310 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 1146 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 310 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | Unit 16, 1160 Warwick Road | 327 yd | |
| You Want Beef? | 1160 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 184 yd | |
| Inn On The Green | 2 Westley Road, Birmingham | 759 yd | |
| Grange members Club | 13 Broad Road, Birmingham | 794 yd | |
| Casey Joes | 1293-1295 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 851 yd | |
| Holy Souls Social Club | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 18 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 207 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 1160 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 327 yd | |
| Balti Hub & Cafe | 67 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 380 yd | |
| Dragon i | 1167 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 398 yd | |
| Subway | 1103 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Aldi Shopping Centre | 316 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 401 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1149 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 449 yd | |
| Wilkinson | 1068 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 473 yd | |
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 597 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.