Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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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 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £333k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 37.1% year-on-year.

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

B28 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Cole Valley Road, 0.6km 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 0DB 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, down 37.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DB 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 0DB. 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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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

£ 287,875

6 sales · Mean £ 285,958

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

B28 0DB has low crime rates — 29 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 offences57
Burglary20
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Outstanding230 pupils0.2 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils0.8 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.1 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.1 km
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Hall Green Infant School

Good409 pupils1.3 km
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Hall Green Junior School

Good482 pupils1.3 km
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Swanshurst School

Outstanding1836 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cafe Roti0.7 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.8 km
  • Pizza Belushi0.8 km
  • The Welcome0.8 km
  • Highfield Chippy0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • ADL Homestore0.3 km
  • Billesley Supermarket0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Infinity Convenience0.8 km
  • Metro Off Licence0.1 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burg:r0.7 km
  • Real UK Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Billsedge Cafe0.1 km
  • D J Quinns0.1 km
  • Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood0.2 km
  • Hall Green1.8 km
  • Shirley2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Yardley Wood Rail Station0.2 km