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B28

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B28 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £308,606
1yr change ▲ 8.7%
Crime 6% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,606

▲ 8.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

86.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

389 Mbps

Property Prices in B28

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B28 is £308,606, which is 8% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B28 cost 7.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B28 have risen 8.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £395,142 141
Semi-detached £319,828 565
Terraced £272,849 290
Flat £123,671 95
All types £308,606 1133

5-Year Price History

£289K £298K £306K £314K £322K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B28

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 86.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B28 has a crime rate 6% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
38.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B28

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B28 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hall Green Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Hall Green Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Chilcote Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hall Green School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

57

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B28 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B28 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

B2

B28 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B28 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£308,606), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (389 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B28 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B28 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B28 (BIRMINGHAM) is £308,606, based on 1133 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.7% over the past year.
Is B28 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B28 is close to the national average at 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B28 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B28 (BIRMINGHAM) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in B28?
The average broadband download speed in B28 is 389 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B28 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 9 schools in or near B28. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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