B28 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.6km from Yardley Wood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green South ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
For families considering a move, B28 0DR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00045894 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0DR.
337
39
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B28 0DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 39, B28 0DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B28 0DR. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 268,400
Semi-Detached
£ 322,000
1 sales · Mean £ 322,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B28 0DR has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Chilcote Primary School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Hall Green Infant School
Hall Green Junior School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Beholden Takeaway0.6 km
- Szechuan House Takeaway0.9 km
- Chop and Wok0.6 km
- Good Grubb0.1 km
- Highfield Chippy0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- AJs Convenience Store0.7 km
- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- Edible Bling0.9 km
- Highfield Con/ Select and Save Store0.6 km
- Valley Wines0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.5 km
- Burg:r0.6 km
- Billsedge Cafe0.1 km
- D J Quinns0.1 km
- Pizzeria Paradiso1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Home Guard Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood0.0 km
- Hall Green1.8 km
- Shirley2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Yardley Wood Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B280DR · Data under Open Government Licence