Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0BX.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B28 0BX spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

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

B28 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.7km from Yardley Wood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green South ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

For families considering a move, B28 0BX represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00045891 (shared with 10 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 0BX. 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

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian34.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
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

Terraced

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 223,333

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

B28 0BX has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Vehicle crime20
Burglary19
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.3 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils0.8 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils0.9 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.0 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils1.3 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils1.3 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Beholden Takeaway0.5 km
  • Szechuan House Takeaway0.9 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.8 km
  • Pizza Belushi0.9 km
  • The Welcome0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • AJs Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Cost Cutter0.6 km
  • ADL Homestore0.4 km
  • Billesley Supermarket0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.6 km
  • Burg:r0.7 km
  • Billsedge Cafe0.0 km
  • D J Quinns0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.1 km
  • Hall Green1.8 km
  • Shirley2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.1 km