Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

432

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B28 0BS — 51% 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.

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

B28 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.7km 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 0BS 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00045885 (shared with 11 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 0BS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.3%
Asian / British Asian38.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Terraced

£ 269,950

1 sales · Mean £ 269,950

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

B28 0BS has low crime rates — 20 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 offences43
Vehicle crime25
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green School

Good903 pupils1.1 km
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Robin Hood Academy

Good616 pupils1.2 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Vaughans Members Club0.9 km
  • Bulls Head0.7 km
  • Hall Green Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Home Guard Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Hall Green Tennis Club, R/O 280.8 km
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.1 km
  • Kootoom0.6 km
  • Toby Carvery Hall Green0.7 km
  • Burg:r0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Beholden Takeaway1.0 km
  • Szechuan House Takeaway0.9 km
  • AROI - Thai - Korean - Chinese0.6 km
  • Emperor Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Highfield Chippy0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.6 km
  • ADL Homestore0.9 km
  • Billesley Supermarket1.0 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Infinity Convenience1.0 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.5 km
  • Hall Green1.4 km
  • Spring Road2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.5 km