Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B28 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

355

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B28 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £426k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B28 0BU 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 0BU offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% 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 — 41% 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: Prices average £426k.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00045891 (shared with 10 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 0BU. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian34.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 281,250

2 sales · Mean £ 281,250

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

5 sales · Mean £ 375,790

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

B28 0BU 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Vehicle crime20
Burglary19
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.5 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils0.9 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils1.1 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils1.1 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tipple Tap0.8 km
  • Highfield Butchers0.3 km
  • Highfield Glory0.3 km
  • Priory Road Service Station0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Raja Monkey0.9 km
  • Burg:r0.4 km
  • Deli Bar1.0 km
  • Giancarlo's Italian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Billsedge Cafe0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Spice Hub0.9 km
  • Cafe Roti0.3 km
  • AROI - Thai - Korean - Chinese0.9 km
  • Good Grubb0.3 km
  • Highfield Chippy0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.5 km
  • Bulls Head0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn Birmingham South (Hall Green)0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.2 km
  • Hall Green1.6 km
  • Shirley2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.2 km