Shaftmoor Lane is in Hall Green, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B28 8SH 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 Shaftmoor Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B28 8SX, B28 8SQ, B28 8SJ, B28 8TD, B28 8SU, B28 8TE, B28 8BL, B28 8SG, B11 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B28 8SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 32.6% | 35.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around B28 8SH this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 28.8% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.9% 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 | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 34.5% | 50.6% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 47.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 31.7% | 18.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -62.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 69.5% | 59.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23% | 29.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 23.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 59.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 26.5% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 3.1% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 12.6% | 46.2% | -33.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 67% | 6.5% | 60.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftmoor Lane was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaftmoor Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 341 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2009-03-27 | £250,467 |
| 345 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-07-09 | £349,047 |
| 339 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-01-26 | £311,443 |
| 341 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2006-05-30 | £365,538 |
| 341 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-07-27 | £249,257 |
B28 8SH 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 8SH 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 | 67 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 5,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School York Road , Hall Green B28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqan Primary School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarnfield Primary School Yarnfield Road , Tyseley B11 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,790 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 | 2,410 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 2,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Corner Hall Green Church | 609 Reddings Lane, Hall Green | 216 yd | |
| Mak Halal | 1072 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 273 yd | |
| Summer House Bar and Grill | Summer House, 266 Shaftmoor Lane | 308 yd | |
| Teemo's Peri Peri Restaurant | Ground Floor, 1074 Stratford Road | 320 yd | |
| Ozzys | 1076 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyotis Vegetarian | 1045 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 380 yd | |
| George's Traditional Fish and Chips | 238 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 434 yd | |
| Greggs | 1174-1186 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 595 yd | |
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 820 yd | |
| Golden slice | 827 Stratford Road, Springfield | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Lodge | 236 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 371 yd | |
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 575 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarkets | 1332-1336 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 752 yd | |
| Koppernik | 18-22 Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham | 905 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Yardleys School REDDINGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Hall Green Campus) COLE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.