Postcode B28 8QU is located in a major urban area, within the Acocks Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fox Hollies area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fox Hollies is £34,500 per year. The nearest station is Hall Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Fox Hollies has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Fox Hollies has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Fox Hollies is £34,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B28 8QU.
Fox Hollies near B28 8QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hall Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hall Green |
| 0.9 mi | Spring Road | N/A | Walking directions to Spring Road |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Acocks Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £507,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £274,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Acocks Green
In the B28 8QU postcode area, located within Fox Hollies, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B28 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raj Wines | 219-221 Lakey Lane, Birmingham, B28 8QT | Walking directions to Raj Wines |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bounds Grove, Birmingham, B27 7JL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Star Convenience | Miall Road, Birmingham, B28 8PA | Walking directions to Star Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Local Express General Store | 42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PH | Walking directions to Local Express General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 366-368 Shirley Road, Birmingham, B27 7NS | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.