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B28 8 area guide

Who lives in B28 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Population
28,148 (2024)
At a glance

What B28 8 is like

The B28 8 postcode sector in Birmingham covers 182 live postcodes and is home to about 28,148 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 63.4% of households own their home, 19.6% rent privately and 16% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 48% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in B28 8 sold for a median of £305,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How B28 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.7/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 49.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£305,000

Median over 60 sales in B28 8, −0.3% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 40 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 4 rated schools in B28 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£49,058

Average a year, before tax — higher than 39% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A student area

    12.3% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    49.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.7 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    2 stations within a mile and 40 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

B28 8 FAQs

01
Is B28 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.7 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 49.6 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in B28 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £305,000.

Homes in B28 8 sold for a median of £305,000 across 60 sales in the year to August 2026, −0.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is B28 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 49.6 offences per 1,000 people a year around B28 8, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in B28 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 8.7% of residents. 63.4% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (47.6%).
05
Which council covers B28 8?

B28 8 is in Birmingham.

B28 8 is in Birmingham, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is B28 8?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 40 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Hall Green Rail Station, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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