Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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Population

544

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B28 0DE — age 37, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

home £310,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B28 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Cole Valley Road, 0.5km from Billesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green South ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.

For serious buyers, B28 0DE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00045878 (shared with 6 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 0DE. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.2%
Asian / British Asian43.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 259,850

10 sales · Mean £ 276,520

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

B28 0DE has low crime rates — 19 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 offences38
Vehicle crime17
Burglary14
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.4 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils1.1 km
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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils1.1 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.2 km
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Swanshurst School

Outstanding1836 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Drink Stop1.0 km
  • Ambshi Superstore1.0 km
  • Edible Bling0.9 km
  • Highfield Con/ Select and Save Store0.6 km
  • Valley Wines0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Hall Green Tennis Club, R/O 281.0 km
  • The Hungry Hobbit0.8 km
  • Billsedge Cafe0.4 km
  • D J Quinns0.4 km
  • La Romana1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chop and Wok0.6 km
  • Good Grubb0.4 km
  • Beholden Takeaway0.6 km
  • Deens1.0 km
  • Petes Pan1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.4 km
  • Hall Green1.5 km
  • Spring Road2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.4 km