Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0DW.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B28 0DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B28 0DW — 60% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

home £381,833 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B28 0DW 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B28, B28 0DW offers 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, up 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00045890 (shared with 5 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 0DW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.8%
Asian / British Asian59.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
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

£ 406,000

4 sales · Mean £ 397,250

Terraced

£ 317,000

3 sales · Mean £ 310,666

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

B28 0DW has low crime rates — 23 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 offences51
Vehicle crime28
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils0.9 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils1.2 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils1.2 km
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Robin Hood Academy

Good616 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Hall Green Tennis Club, R/O 280.9 km
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.1 km
  • Kootoom0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery Hall Green0.7 km
  • Burg:r0.2 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Beholden Takeaway0.9 km
  • Szechuan House Takeaway1.0 km
  • AROI - Thai - Korean - Chinese0.7 km
  • Highfield Chippy0.1 km
  • Original Cottage / Original Dessert0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.6 km
  • ADL Homestore0.8 km
  • Billesley Supermarket0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Infinity Convenience1.0 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bulls Head0.7 km
  • Home Guard Club0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn Birmingham South (Hall Green)0.7 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.4 km
  • Hall Green1.5 km
  • Shirley2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.4 km