Postcode report
Is B28 0DP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About B28 0DP: area rating, property, schools and local change
B28 0DP is a postcode in Hall Green North, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B28 0DP, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B28 0DP are housing and jobs, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B28 0DP is based on Birmingham 132 Census 2021. It covers 8,216 residents, 5,681 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near B28 0DP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £328k from 116 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B28 0DP can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B28 0DP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B28 0DP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 40 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B28 0DP
Is B28 0DP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B28 0DP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B28 0DP?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B28 0DP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B28 0DP?
LocaleIQ matched B28 0DP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B28 0DP?
The latest median sold price is £328k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B28 0DP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 40 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.