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Harborne East

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Harborne East

About

Harborne East is a residential area in southwest Birmingham, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area is close to the University of Birmingham, making it popular with students and academics. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Harborne High Street, which serves as the main hub for the community.

Green spaces like Harborne Park and the nearby Woodgate Valley Country Park provide outdoor recreation. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting to Birmingham city centre and surrounding suburbs. Harborne East maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being within easy reach of the city’s amenities.

Area overview

On average Harborne East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harborne East is £64,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Harborne East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harborne East Population
8,142
Population density
4,871.4 per km²

Demographics

British
5,172
63.52%
Other White
565
6.94%
Indian
491
6.03%
Irish
215
2.64%
Chinese
212
2.6%
Total population: 8,142

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,132
30.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,112
29.65%
Owns outright
1,051
28.03%
Other social rented
230
6.13%
Social rents from council
136
3.63%
Total households: 3,750

Property prices in Harborne East

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £366,500 in Harborne East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£612,500
Flats33£125,000
Semi-Detached26£565,000
Terraced75£395,000

10 years price trend in Harborne East

All postcodes in Harborne East

B179QR

Lordswood Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.