B28 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.6km from Yardley Wood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green South ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B28, B28 0BU offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% 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 — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k.
Census 2021 statistics for B28 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00045891 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0BU.
355
44
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B28 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £426k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B28 0BU. The average age is 43.5. 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
Flat
£ 281,250
2 sales · Mean £ 281,250
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
5 sales · Mean £ 375,790
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B28 0BU has low crime rates — 27 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Chilcote Primary School
Hall Green Infant School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Hall Green Junior School
Billesley Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tipple Tap0.8 km
- Highfield Butchers0.3 km
- Highfield Glory0.3 km
- Priory Road Service Station0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Raja Monkey0.9 km
- Burg:r0.4 km
- Deli Bar1.0 km
- Giancarlo's Italian Restaurant0.9 km
- Billsedge Cafe0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Spice Hub0.9 km
- Cafe Roti0.3 km
- AROI - Thai - Korean - Chinese0.9 km
- Good Grubb0.3 km
- Highfield Chippy0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Home Guard Club0.5 km
- Bulls Head0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn Birmingham South (Hall Green)0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood0.2 km
- Hall Green1.6 km
- Shirley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Yardley Wood Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B280BU · Data under Open Government Licence