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Covering Acocks Green, including Lyndon, Olton, South Yardley. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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B27 (Acocks Green) in a nutshell

B27 covers Acocks Green, in Birmingham and Solihull. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B27

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Two councils in one district

B27 is split between Birmingham and Solihull. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B27 stretches across Acocks Green, Lyndon, Olton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B27', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Birmingham run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 74.0% mains gas only
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B27 cover?

B27 (Acocks Green) includes the wards of Acocks Green, Lyndon, Olton, South Yardley, Tyseley & Hay Mills (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B27?

Neighbouring districts include B25 (Yardley), B28 (Hall Green), B11 (Sparkhill), B26 (Sheldon), B90 (Shirley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B27 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B27?

About 10,206 households and 25,331 residents at the 2011 Census, across 432 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B27 in?

B27 sits in Birmingham, Solihull (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Yardley, Solihull West and Shirley.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B27 1
Areas covered
Acocks Green 2
Active postcodes
432 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,206 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,331 2
Electoral wards
Acocks Green, Lyndon, Olton, South Yardley, Tyseley & Hay Mills 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Yardley, Solihull West and Shirley 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Solihull 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Birmingham built-up area)
74.0% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.