Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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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
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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

B28 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 86% 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.

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

B28 0DF 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 families considering a move, B28 0DF represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 £298k, down 1.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DF 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 0DF. 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

Terraced

£ 300,600

8 sales · Mean £ 291,056

Semi-Detached

£ 286,500

4 sales · Mean £ 284,250

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

B28 0DF has low crime rates — 19 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 offences36
Burglary14
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

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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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils1.1 km
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Swanshurst School

Outstanding1836 pupils1.2 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Drink Stop0.9 km
  • Edible Bling1.0 km
  • Highfield Con/ Select and Save Store0.7 km
  • Valley Wines0.3 km
  • Highfield Butchers0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Hungry Hobbit0.8 km
  • Billsedge Cafe0.4 km
  • D J Quinns0.4 km
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.6 km
  • Trine Beans Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chop and Wok0.7 km
  • Good Grubb0.4 km
  • Beholden Takeaway0.6 km
  • Deens0.9 km
  • Petes Pan0.9 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 Wood0.5 km
  • Hall Green1.5 km
  • Spring Road2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.5 km