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B28 8QB

Edenbridge Road

Acocks Green

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Detailed insights for B28 8QB

Overview

Postcode B28 8QB is located in a major urban area, within the Acocks Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hall Green East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hall Green East is £53,823 per year. The nearest station is Hall Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hall Green East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,139 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hall Green East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hall Green East is £53,823 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B28 8QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hall Green East near B28 8QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B28 8QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hall Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hall Green
0.8 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
8,422.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.82(-23%)
Vehicle crime
7.6(+17%)
Other theft
4.09(-28%)
Burglary
3.51(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.92(-73%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
114
31.4%
British
86
23.69%
Indian
50
13.77%
Other
23
6.34%
Bangladeshi
17
4.68%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
39.49%
No qualifications
51
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
39.25%
Owns outright
38
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.8%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Acocks Green

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £265K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Acocks Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acocks Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£400,000£334
Semi-Detached70£256,750£281
Terraced83£218,000£255
Flats14£106,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acocks Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£99,000£183,500£131,000
2017£270,000£111,000£196,500£148,500
2018£282,500£112,500£210,000£159,975
2019£262,750£120,000£208,000£164,000
2020£280,000£112,750£217,500£175,500
2021£295,500£116,000£230,000£182,000
2022£325,000£106,500£276,500£200,000
2023£475,000£121,500£261,000£200,000
2024£237,500£111,500£260,000£217,000
2025£270,000£125,000£271,500£216,250
2026£435,000£105,000£245,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£176£200£167
2017£247£188£196£181
2018£257£179£220£186
2019£227£204£217£201
2020£237£171£224£202
2021£268£190£242£223
2022£236£198£270£235
2023£288£202£264£242
2024£284£205£263£258
2025£301£206£284£255
2026£334£195£281£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acocks Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acocks Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B28 8QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B28 8QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202518, Edenbridge Road, Birmingham, B28 8QASemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
01 Apr 2025515, Shirley Road, Birmingham, B28 8QHFlatsLeasehold£180,000
28 Mar 2025521, Shirley Road, Birmingham, B28 8QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
07 Aug 2025207, School Road, Birmingham, B28 8PETerracedFreehold£270,000
12 Jun 2025207, School Road, Birmingham, B28 8PETerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B28 8QB postcode area, located within Hall Green East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B28 8QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLakey Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySeverne Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNinestiles, an AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B28 8QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B28 8QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar ConvenienceMiall Road, Birmingham, B28 8PAWalking directions to Star Convenience
0.3 miRaj Wines219-221 Lakey Lane, Birmingham, B28 8QTWalking directions to Raj Wines
0.3 miLondis366-368 Shirley Road, Birmingham, B27 7NSWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLocal Express General Store42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PHWalking directions to Local Express General Store
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBounds Grove, Birmingham, B27 7JLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B28 8QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Penny Wagg

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Roger Kingdon Harmer

Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Phillips

Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham YardleyE14001100
WardAcocks GreenE05011118
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hall Green EastE02001924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 098CE01009023
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B28 8QB

Is B28 8QB (Hall Green East) safe?

The area around B28 8QB records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B28 8QB?

The median sale price around B28 8QB in Hall Green East is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B28 8QB?

There are 18 schools close to B28 8QB, including Lakey Lane Primary School, Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Ninestiles, an Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B28 8QB?

The closest station to B28 8QB is Hall Green, about 972 m away.

How deprived is the area around B28 8QB?

B28 8QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,139 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B28 8QB (Hall Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B28 8QB is Jess Phillips (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Penny Wagg (Liberal Democrats) and Roger Kingdon Harmer (Liberal Democrats).