Sarehole Road is in Hall Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B28 8HB 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 Sarehole Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B28 8HD, B28 8DE, B28 8DB, B28 8HA, B28 8HE, B28 8DD, B28 8EL, B28 8DJ, B28 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B28 8HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 8HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 24.6% | 30.1% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 54.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.5% | 51.2% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 30.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.8% | 18.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 12.3% | 4.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19.6% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 38.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 0.7% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.2% 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 | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 25.4% | 39.7% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 37.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 43% | 26.2% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -55.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 77.7% | 68.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 21.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 68.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 25.1% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 2.4% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 54% | 6.5% | 47.5% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sarehole Road was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sarehole Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 968th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Sarehole Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-08-16 | £283,146 |
| 201 Sarehole Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2022-09-02 | £322,071 |
| 217 Sarehole Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2018-11-06 | £334,350 |
| 209 Sarehole Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-08-07 | £315,125 |
| 207 Sarehole Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-06-30 | £285,574 |
B28 8HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B28 8HB 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School York Road , Hall Green B28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Infant School Petersfield Road , Hall Green B28 0AR | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green Junior School Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,884 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 | 3,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,219 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 | 3,221 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracewell Hurd Foster Trust | Wardens Office, 28 Gracewell Road | 233 yd | |
| Sarehole Mill | Sarehole Mill Museum, Cole Bank Road | 291 yd | |
| Shires | Shires, 216 Wake Green Road | 472 yd | |
| Waffle Project | 1156 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 519 yd | |
| Burgere | 1160 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Green Conservative Club | 1243 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 697 yd | |
| Vaughans Members Club | Stratford Oaks, 1239 Stratford Road | 727 yd | |
| Pickwick Cricket & Social Club | Wake Green Public Playing Fields, Windermere Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Fish Bar | 216-218 Swanshurst Lane, Birmingham | 427 yd | |
| Jyotis Vegetarian | 1045 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 521 yd | |
| Greggs | 1174-1186 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 522 yd | |
| Torinoz pizza | 1213 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 604 yd | |
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Supermarkets | 1332-1336 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 494 yd | |
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 879 yd | |
| Wine Lodge | 236 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South And City College Birmingham (Hall Green Campus) COLE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Hall Green School SOUTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Hall Green Tennis Club Petersfield Road | tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.