Southam Road is in Hall Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B28 0AD is located in the Hall Green North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B28 0AB, B28 0AE, B28 0AH, B28 0AQ, B28 8EY, B28 0AG, B28 0AA, B28 0AY, B28 8EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B28 0AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B28 0AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 31.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 57% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 41.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 41.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 16.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 40.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 29.8% | 35.7% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 33.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 48.6% | 30.7% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 73.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 74.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 23.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 0.5% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 45.7% | 6.5% | 39.2% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southam Road was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southam Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 255th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Southam Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-09-20 | £480,981 |
| 112 Southam Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-05-31 | £477,474 |
| 120 Southam Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2019-09-23 | £388,910 |
| 132 Southam Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-06-03 | £627,549 |
| 112 Southam Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-12-12 | £515,964 |
B28 0AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B28 0AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green Infant School Petersfield Road , Hall Green B28 0AR | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Junior School Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School York Road , Hall Green B28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarehole Mill | Sarehole Mill Museum, Cole Bank Road | 314 yd | |
| The Hungry Hobbit | 312 Wake Green Road, Springfield | 393 yd | |
| Twist & Flame | 1215 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 420 yd | |
| Hall Green Tennis Club, R/O 28 | Rear Of, 28 Petersfield Road | 436 yd | |
| Gracewell Hurd Foster Trust | Wardens Office, 28 Gracewell Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green Conservative Club | 1243 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 462 yd | |
| Vaughans Members Club | Stratford Oaks, 1239 Stratford Road | 472 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Living Accommodation, The Bulls Head, 1320 Stratford Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torinoz pizza | 1213 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 420 yd | |
| The Swan Fish Bar | 216-218 Swanshurst Lane, Birmingham | 423 yd | |
| Greggs | 1174-1186 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 658 yd | |
| Jyotis Vegetarian | 1045 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 795 yd | |
| Szechuan House Takeaway | 457 Brook Lane, Billesley | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Supermarkets | 1332-1336 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Green School SOUTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Hall Green Campus) COLE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Hall Green Tennis Club Petersfield Road | tennis courts | 518 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.