B28 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Cole Valley Road, 0.7km from Billesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Hall Green South ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B28 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00045891 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLE VALLEY ROAD, B28 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLE VALLEY ROAD, B28 0DL.
355
44
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B28 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B28 0DL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 168,000
9 sales · Mean £ 168,472
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B28 0DL has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Chilcote Primary School
Highters Heath Nursery School
Hall Green Infant School
Hall Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Beholden Takeaway0.4 km
- Szechuan House Takeaway0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza Belushi0.9 km
- The Welcome0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- AJs Convenience Store0.6 km
- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- ADL Homestore0.3 km
- Billesley Supermarket0.5 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Alfresco Fusion Ltd0.7 km
- Burg:r0.8 km
- Billsedge Cafe0.1 km
- D J Quinns0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Home Guard Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood0.2 km
- Hall Green1.9 km
- Shirley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Yardley Wood Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B280DL · Data under Open Government Licence