Woodcock Lane North is in Acocks Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 6SE is located in the South Yardley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodcock Lane North, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B26 1ER, B27 6SD, B27 6SQ, B26 1EP, B27 6SP, B26 1ES, B27 6SZ, B27 6SF, B27 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B27 6SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 52.3% | 42.9% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 42.9% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 31.8% | 20.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 23.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.2% | 76.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92.9% | 87.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 87.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodcock Lane North was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodcock Lane North has the 17th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Acocks Green and the 549th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-07 | £239,764 |
| 215 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-09-27 | £308,493 |
| 227 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-28 | £247,524 |
| 169 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-24 | £250,853 |
| 243 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-09 | £217,853 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,342 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 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 5,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 1out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acocks Green Primary School Westley Road , Acocks Green B27 7UQ | 4out of 4 | 1,205 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 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 2out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 2,896 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,711 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 | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Community special 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 | 626 yd | |
| Smithy'S Cafe | 73 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 642 yd | |
| Marshall's Coffee Shop and Bar | 4-6 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 740 yd | |
| Gossips Cafe | 1206 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 884 yd | |
| Dewok | 1184 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeys End | Journeys End, 262 Clay Lane | 370 yd | |
| Holy Souls Social Club | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 436 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lane Fish Bar Ltd | 251 Woodcock Lane North, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Balti Pickles | 176 Lincoln Road North, Olton | 614 yd | |
| Pizza Crush | 140 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 629 yd | |
| Lincoln Fish Bar | 159 Lincoln Road North, Birmingham | 633 yd | |
| Slice of New York and Gostoso | 154 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sife Supermarket | 124 Yardley Road, Acocks Green Olton | 598 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Aldi Shopping Centre | 904 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,011 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,023 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1149 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Playing Fields HANSON GROVE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Barn Lane Recreation Ground WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.