Postcode B28 0SN is located in a major urban area, within the Billesley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Yardley Wood West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yardley Wood West is £43,169 per year. The nearest station is Shirley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Yardley Wood West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley Wood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Yardley Wood West is £43,169 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from B28 0SN.
Yardley Wood West near B28 0SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shirley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Shirley | N/A | Walking directions to Shirley |
| 0.8 mi | Yardley Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Yardley Wood |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Billesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £425,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £274,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 75 | £225,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 22 | £140,463 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £118,750 | £178,250 | £150,750 |
| 2017 | £305,750 | £109,750 | £170,000 | £153,000 |
| 2018 | £322,000 | £120,000 | £216,500 | £172,500 |
| 2019 | £364,450 | £104,750 | £206,250 | £172,250 |
| 2020 | £380,200 | £108,750 | £210,000 | £172,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £128,000 | £234,000 | £182,000 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £110,000 | £253,000 | £212,000 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £100,000 | £232,050 | £207,000 |
| 2024 | £465,000 | £111,500 | £230,000 | £216,000 |
| 2025 | £470,500 | £111,000 | £245,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £140,463 | £297,500 | £222,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £174 | £199 | £179 |
| 2017 | £274 | £159 | £196 | £188 |
| 2018 | £303 | £188 | £230 | £205 |
| 2019 | £297 | £183 | £221 | £208 |
| 2020 | £274 | £188 | £230 | £208 |
| 2021 | £313 | £189 | £251 | £225 |
| 2022 | £375 | £184 | £280 | £265 |
| 2023 | £354 | £175 | £277 | £246 |
| 2024 | £363 | £179 | £279 | £260 |
| 2025 | £358 | £209 | £274 | £284 |
| 2026 | £348 | £221 | £299 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B28 0SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 22, Wareham House, Brompton Pool Road, Birmingham, B28 0SL | Flats | Leasehold | £74,050 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 7, Millside, Birmingham, B28 0SP | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 131, Nethercote Gardens, Solihull, B90 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 193, Nethercote Gardens, Solihull, B90 1BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 127, Nethercote Gardens, Solihull, B90 1BJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £272,000 |
In the B28 0SN postcode area, located within Yardley Wood West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B28 0SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Priory Road, Birmingham, B28 0SU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 316-320 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham, B28 0RB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Baldwins Supermarket | 247-251 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham, B28 0XA | Walking directions to Baldwins Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B28 0SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Garghan
Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Peacock
Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B28 0SN records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B28 0SN in Yardley Wood West is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B28 0SN, including Mill Lodge Primary School (Good), Peterbrook Primary School and Peterbrook Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B28 0SN is Shirley, about 904 m away.
B28 0SN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B28 0SN is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Garghan (Green Party) and Joe Peacock (Green Party).