B28 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Marion Way, 0.7km from Springfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green North ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
For families considering a move, B28 0BL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B28 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00045872 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARION WAY, B28 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARION WAY, B28 0BL.
390
40
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B28 0BL has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B28 0BL. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
Flat
£ 143,000
1 sales · Mean £ 143,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B28 0BL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hall Green Infant School
Hall Green School
Hall Green Junior School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Moseley School and Sixth Form
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Mini Express Convenience(16/11/16)0.9 km
- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Ambshi Superstore0.7 km
- Edible Bling0.8 km
- Hall Green Essentials0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Vaughans Members Club0.6 km
- Bulls Head0.8 km
- Hall Green Conservative Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Gracewell Hurd Foster Trust0.7 km
- Hall Green Tennis Club, R/O 280.5 km
- The Hungry Hobbit0.4 km
- The Original Karahi King1.0 km
- Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Szechuan House Takeaway0.6 km
- AROI - Thai - Korean - Chinese0.9 km
- Torinoz pizza0.6 km
- Chop and Wok0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Supermarkets0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hall Green0.9 km
- Yardley Wood1.0 km
- Spring Road1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B280BL · Data under Open Government Licence