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B28 8SH

Shaftmoor Lane

Hall Green North

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Detailed insights for B28 8SH

Overview

Postcode B28 8SH is located in a major urban area, within the Hall Green North ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Springfield & Hall Green West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springfield & Hall Green West is £48,219 per year. The nearest station is Hall Green, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Shire Country Park Greet Mill Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Springfield & Hall Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Springfield & Hall Green West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Springfield & Hall Green West is £48,219 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from B28 8SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Springfield & Hall Green West near B28 8SH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B28 8SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hall Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hall Green
0.4 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road
0.9 mi

Tyseley

N/A

Walking directions to Tyseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B28 8SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Shire Country Park Greet Mill MeadowsLargeWalking directions to The Shire Country Park Greet Mill Meadows
0.4 miShire Country Park Blackberry WayLargeWalking directions to Shire Country Park Blackberry Way

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
9,046.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.12(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.53(+86%)
Vehicle crime
10.53(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.02(-35%)
Public order
6.52(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
225
50.56%
British
50
11.24%
Indian
39
8.76%
Other White
24
5.39%
Other
24
5.39%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
29.7%
No qualifications
95
28.79%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Owns outright
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.39%
Social rents from council
5
4.1%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Hall Green North

Median price£289,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £365K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Hall Green North area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £597,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hall Green North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£387,500£349
Semi-Detached73£315,000£297
Terraced54£251,000£272
Flats17£127,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hall Green North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hall Green North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£117,500£220,000£167,500
2017£265,000£108,500£215,000£168,000
2018£294,998£119,995£238,498£180,000
2019£294,995£119,998£257,000£184,995
2020£299,000£127,000£260,000£215,000
2021£355,000£115,000£277,000£210,000
2022£356,500£118,000£305,000£216,250
2023£403,500£121,000£282,625£230,000
2024£413,500£100,000£302,500£229,000
2025£392,500£121,200£320,750£250,000
2026£361,000£128,500£305,000£248,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hall Green North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hall Green North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£258£218£188
2017£257£179£205£189
2018£254£189£242£201
2019£260£184£245£219
2020£284£203£252£241
2021£315£180£254£232
2022£310£196£299£249
2023£302£233£279£262
2024£307£163£285£257
2025£355£215£294£271
2026£317£230£300£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hall Green North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B28 8SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026339, Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, B28 8SHTerracedFreehold£265,000
10 Oct 2025101, Russell Road, Birmingham, B28 8SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
23 Feb 2026236, Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B28 8TDTerracedFreehold£260,000
12 Nov 2025218, Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B28 8TDTerracedFreehold£250,000
28 Mar 2025226, Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B28 8TDTerracedFreehold£238,000

Schools

In the B28 8SH postcode area, located within Springfield & Hall Green West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B28 8SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryYorkmead Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAl-Furqan Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Olive School, BirminghamFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B28 8SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B28 8SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miShaftmoor News & General StoreLyncroft Road, Birmingham, B28 8SJWalking directions to Shaftmoor News & General Store
0 miMehtaLyncroft Road, Birmingham, B28 8SJWalking directions to Mehta
0.1 miShah306 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, B28 8SUWalking directions to Shah
0.1 miApplegreenHighfield Road, Birmingham, B28 8BGWalking directions to Applegreen
0.3 miHall Green Convenience Store1162 Stratford Road, Birmingham, B28 8AFWalking directions to Hall Green Convenience Store

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 8SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Haroon Salim

Hall Green North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mansoor Qureshi

Hall Green North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tahir Ali

Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hall Green and MoseleyE14001094
WardHall Green NorthE05011140
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springfield & Hall Green WestE02001923
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 097BE01009043
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B28 8SH

Is B28 8SH (Springfield & Hall Green West) safe?

The area around B28 8SH records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B28 8SH?

The median sale price around B28 8SH in Springfield & Hall Green West is £289,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B28 8SH?

There are 19 schools close to B28 8SH, including Yorkmead Junior and Infant School (Good), Al-Furqan Primary School (Good) and The Olive School, Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B28 8SH?

The closest station to B28 8SH is Hall Green, about 645 m away.

How deprived is the area around B28 8SH?

B28 8SH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B28 8SH (Springfield & Hall Green West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley covering B28 8SH is Tahir Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Haroon Salim (Green Party) and Mansoor Qureshi (Green Party).