Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLE VALLEY ROAD, B28 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLE VALLEY ROAD, B28 0DD.

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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
paymentsAffluence
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

B28 0DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.

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

B28 0DD is a safe, established residential area on Cole Valley Road, 0.6km from Billesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green South ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 33.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DD 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 0DD. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 268,500

6 sales · Mean £ 270,166

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

B28 0DD has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Burglary16
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.3 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils0.9 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.1 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils1.2 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils1.2 km
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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Cafe Roti0.6 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Belushi0.8 km
  • The Welcome0.9 km
  • Highfield Chippy0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • ADL Homestore0.3 km
  • Billesley Supermarket0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Infinity Convenience0.8 km
  • Metro Off Licence0.1 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burg:r0.7 km
  • Billsedge Cafe0.1 km
  • D J Quinns0.1 km
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.2 km
  • Hall Green1.7 km
  • Shirley2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.2 km