Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B28 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.

home £301,625 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B28 0DQ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B28, B28 0DQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DQ 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 0DQ. 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

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

11 sales · Mean £ 279,318

Terraced

£ 250,250

2 sales · Mean £ 250,250

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

B28 0DQ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences41
Burglary15
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils0.9 km
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

Good405 pupils1.2 km
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Swanshurst School

Outstanding1836 pupils1.2 km
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Moseley School and Sixth Form

Good1458 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Raja Monkey1.0 km
  • Sarehole Mill0.7 km
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.7 km
  • Kootoom1.0 km
  • Burg:r0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Drink Stop0.9 km
  • Discounted Bargains0.9 km
  • Cost Cutter0.0 km
  • Highfield Butchers0.7 km
  • Highfield Glory0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Beholden Takeaway0.9 km
  • Deens0.9 km
  • Petes Pan1.0 km
  • Szechuan House Takeaway0.3 km
  • Good Grubb0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Vaughans Members Club0.9 km
  • Hall Green Conservative Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.7 km
  • Hall Green1.3 km
  • Spring Road2.3 km