Tavistock Road is in Acocks Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B27 7JE 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 Tavistock Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B27 7JG, B27 7JD, B27 7JF, B27 7AU, B27 7LE, B27 7JB, B27 7AH, B27 7AJ, B27 7LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B27 7JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 44.3% | 46.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 36% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 38.2% | 37.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 24.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 18.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 73.5% | 56.7% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 86.5% | 78.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 78.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 147.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% higher than the Acocks Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Acocks Green and the 808th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2023-07-28 | £216,033 |
| 71 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-03-11 | £224,629 |
| 33 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-07-27 | £227,373 |
| 71 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2018-06-22 | £218,033 |
| 41 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-03-10 | £190,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School Severne Road , Acocks Green B27 7HR | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kineton Green Primary School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7EB | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kineton Green Primary School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7EB | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road , B92 7EG | - not rated | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road , B92 7EG | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 906 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles School Hartfield Crescent , B27 7QG | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 5,155 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 | 3,982 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanswell School Kineton Green Road , B92 7ER | - not rated | 884 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeybourne School 621 Fox Hollies Road , Hall Green B28 9DW | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oltons Pizza N Grill | 260C Gospel Lane, Olton | 200 yd | |
| Mugil Indian Restaurant | 256A Gospel Lane, Olton | 222 yd | |
| Cobs & Robbers | 182 Gospel Lane, Olton | 424 yd | |
| Italian Pizza Factory | 211B Lakey Lane, Birmingham | 904 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 30 Warwick Road, Solihull | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Joes | 1293-1295 Warwick Road, Acocks Green Olton | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harveys Fish Bar | 356 Gospel Lane, Olton | 210 yd | |
| Indigo Xpress | 360 Gospel Lane, Olton | 222 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 1 Severne Road, Birmingham | 284 yd | |
| Silver Star | 219 Gospel Lane, Birmingham | 295 yd | |
| Summer Town Take Away | 44 Oakhurst Road, Acocks Green Olton | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative | Gospel Lane, Birmingham | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hollies Park (Closed) Gospel Lane | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Broomhall Playing Fields EDENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Langley School KINETON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Robin Hood Golf Club ST. BERNARDS ROAD | golf | 1,056 yd |
| West Warwickshire Sports Club GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 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.