Postcode B28 8RN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Curtis Gardens.
Hall Green East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Hall Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Hall Green East is £53,823 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from B28 8RN.
Hall Green East near B28 8RN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hall Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hall Green |
| 0.4 mi | Spring Road | N/A | Walking directions to Spring Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Curtis Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Curtis Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £400,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £256,750 | £281 |
| Terraced | 83 | £218,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 14 | £106,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B28 8RN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 478, Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham, B28 8RN | Terraced | Freehold | £324,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 448, Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham, B28 8RN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 502, Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham, B28 8RN | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 44, Lulworth Road, Birmingham, B28 8NS | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 22, Lulworth Road, Birmingham, B28 8NS | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the B28 8RN postcode area, located within Hall Green East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B28 8RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 366-368 Shirley Road, Birmingham, B27 7NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Star Convenience | Miall Road, Birmingham, B28 8PA | Walking directions to Star Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | UK Zubka | 299 Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham, B27 7PS | Walking directions to UK Zubka |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Stratford Road, Birmingham, B28 8AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Local Express General Store | 42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PH | Walking directions to Local Express General Store |
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 8RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Penny Wagg
Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Roger Kingdon Harmer
Acocks Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Jess Phillips
Birmingham Yardley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B28 8RN records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around B28 8RN in Hall Green East is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B28 8RN, including Ninestiles, an Academy (Good), Lakey Lane Primary School and Yorkmead Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B28 8RN is Hall Green, about 666 m away.
B28 8RN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley covering B28 8RN 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).