Postcode B28 0XW 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 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Yardley Wood West is £43,169 per year. The nearest station is Shirley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Yardley Wood West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Yardley Wood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B28 0XW.
Yardley Wood West near B28 0XW 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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Billesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Billesley
In the B28 0XW postcode area, located within Yardley Wood West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B28 0XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Priory Road, Birmingham, B28 0SU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 316-320 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham, B28 0RB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 11-15 Oxhill Road, Solihull Lodge, Solihull, B90 1LR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Michaels General Store | Ravenshill Road, Birmingham, B14 4HQ | Walking directions to Michaels General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Baldwins Supermarket | 247-251 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham, B28 0XA | Walking directions to Baldwins Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.