Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SOUTHAM ROAD, B28 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHAM ROAD, B28 0AB.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B28 0AB combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£455k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B28 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Southam Road, 0.5km from Green Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green North ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

For serious buyers, B28 0AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00045868 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B28 0AB. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian47.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 387,500

8 sales · Mean £ 384,687

Detached

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 402,000

Terraced

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B28 0AB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Shoplifting60
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils0.2 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils0.4 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils0.5 km
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Yorkmead Junior and Infant School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Moseley School and Sixth Form

Good1458 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils1.3 km
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Springfield Primary Academy

Inadequate481 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • HOME GROWN PRODUCE0.8 km
  • Mini Express Convenience(16/11/16)0.7 km
  • Ambshi Superstore0.8 km
  • Edible Bling1.0 km
  • Hall Green Essentials0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Vaughans Members Club0.4 km
  • Bulls Head0.9 km
  • Hall Green Conservative Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Friendly Corner Hall Green Church0.9 km
  • Gracewell Hurd Foster Trust0.5 km
  • Hall Green Tennis Club, R/O 280.4 km
  • Mak Halal0.9 km
  • Shake House Desserts0.7 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Szechuan House Takeaway0.8 km
  • Cafe Roti1.0 km
  • AROI - Thai - Korean - Chinese1.0 km
  • Torinoz pizza0.4 km
  • Chop and Wok1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose Supermarkets0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hall Green0.6 km
  • Yardley Wood1.3 km
  • Spring Road1.6 km