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.
COLE VALLEY ROAD, B28 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLE VALLEY ROAD, B28 0DF.
544
37
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Hall Green Infant School
Hall Green Junior School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Hall Green School
Swanshurst School
Chilcote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B280DF · Data under Open Government Licence