Wildfell Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 7DY 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 Wildfell Road, Birmingham, B27 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 7ET, B27 7DT, B27 7DX, B27 7DU, B27 7EA, B27 7AZ, B27 7EU, B27 7AA, B27 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B27 7DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.2% | 52.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 7DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 40.2% | 51.5% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 30.8% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 45.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 26.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 75.5% | 59.2% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 92.7% | 85.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 84.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wildfell Road was 163.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wildfell Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Acocks Green and the 702nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Wildfell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-22 | £182,528 |
| 32 Wildfell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2025-07-09 | £208,744 |
| 30 Wildfell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-09-05 | £188,161 |
| 41 Wildfell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-01-24 | £201,728 |
| 24 Wildfell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2021-12-16 | £236,544 |
B27 7DY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,457 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 | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaklands Primary School Dolphin Lane , Acocks Green B27 7BT | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaklands Primary School Dolphin Lane , Acocks Green B27 7BT | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kineton Green Primary School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7EB | 3out of 4 | 824 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 | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles School Hartfield Crescent , B27 7QG | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 4,955 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 | 3,305 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRILL HOUSE AND SHISHA | 359-361 Olton Boulevard East, Birmingham | 227 yd | |
| syal foods | 271 Olton Boulevard East, Birmingham | 312 yd | |
| Gossips Cafe | 1206 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 318 yd | |
| Mykonos Taverna | 23 - 25 Warwick Road, Olton | 352 yd | |
| Dewok | 1184 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Joes | 1293-1295 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 242 yd | |
| Inn On The Green | 2 Westley Road, Birmingham | 828 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | Great Western, 10 Yardley Road | 911 yd | |
| Holy Souls Social Club | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 1225 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 235 yd | |
| Dragon Chamber | 1324 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 279 yd | |
| Curry Love Limited | 33 Warwick Road, Olton | 363 yd | |
| Royal Kitchen | 41 Warwick Road, Solihull | 393 yd | |
| Dragon i | 1167 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 223 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1149 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 487 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Aldi Shopping Centre | 509 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 1133 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 576 yd | |
| Wilkinson | 1068 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Fox Hollies Park (Closed) Gospel Lane | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Stevie B'S Gym MALLARD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 698 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 | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.