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Harborne West

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About

Harborne West is a residential district situated to the southwest of Birmingham city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger semi-detached homes and modern developments. It contains several local shopping parades providing everyday amenities, with the main High Street offering a broader range of shops and services to the east. Green spaces like the Harborne Walkway, a former railway line, provide routes for walking and cycling through the area.

The district is served by a number of schools and community facilities, contributing to its self-contained nature. Transport links include bus routes connecting to the city centre and neighbouring suburbs like Bearwood and Quinton. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere distinct from the bustle of central Birmingham. The Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre serves as a focal point for local recreation and community activity.

Area overview

On average Harborne West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harborne West is £62,859 per year. There are 5 schools in Harborne West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harborne West is home to around 8,533 people, with a population density of about 3,709.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harborne West Population
8,533
Population density
3,709 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.55(-34%)
Vehicle crime
9.84(+51%)
Shoplifting
9.49(+9%)
Burglary
6.09(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.51(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,079
47.79%
Indian
1,778
20.83%
Pakistani
439
5.14%
Other
418
4.9%
Other White
371
4.35%
Total population: 8,535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,750
53.96%
No qualifications
1,043
15.01%
Level 3 (A level)
731
10.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
671
9.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
412
5.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,949

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,419
39.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,168
32.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
500
14.09%
Other social rented
226
6.37%
Shared ownership
106
2.99%
Total households: 3,548

Property prices in Harborne West

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Harborne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harborne West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harborne West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced24£322,500
Detached19£540,000
Flats20£165,000
Semi-Detached22£375,000

10 years median price trend in Harborne West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harborne West.

All postcodes in Harborne West

B178TP

Sir Richards Drive

B322BA

Aubrey Road

B322EY

Norman Avenue

B179RT

Muscott Grove

B178RA

Croftdown Road

B178RL

Fitz Roy Avenue

B179AB

Court Oak Road

B179HU

Ravenhurst Road

B322HN

Tennal Road

B178AT

Leigham Drive

B178PT

Ellesboro Road

B179BP

Lordswood Road

B322LB

Queens Park Road

B178AJ

Hamilton Avenue

B178PA

Gillhurst Road

B178SN

Ingham Way

B178SW

Ingham Way

B178TS

Word Hill

B179TS

Fellows Lane

B322BD

Redhall Road

B322HL

Tennal Road

B178AR

Hamilton Avenue

B178AY

Hazeley Close

B178PU

Ellesboro Road

B178SG

Sir Richards Drive

B179TU

Oaklands Avenue

B178BF

Cricketers Grove

B178BN

Hagley Road

B178PB

Gillhurst Road

B178SE

Fugelmere Close

B178SS

Sir Richards Drive

B179AE

Hampton Court Road

B179AR

Woodville Road

B179BT

Lordswood Road

B179BU

Lordswood Road

B179DG

Oakham Road

B322AZ

Thornhurst Avenue

B322BP

Tennal Lane

B322EP

Balden Road

B322ER

The Lindens

B322EU

Balden Road

B178PR

Lordswood Road

B178QB

Knightlow Road

B179TP

Fellows Lane

B178RN

Fitz Roy Avenue

B178SR

Peel Walk

B178TG

Winchfield Drive

B179AA

Court Oak Road

B179AH

Earls Court Road

B179TZ

Harts Green Road

B322HR

Court Oak Grove

B179AP

Elm Tree Road

B179AJ

White Field Avenue

B179TG

Court Oak Road

B322ET

Balden Road

B178QJ

Croftdown Road

B178SJ

Duncombe Grove

B178TN

Kenward Croft

B179AY

Wood Lane

B179TR

Yew Croft Avenue

B322AH

Stanfield Road

B322AT

Ansell Way

B322EG

Court Oak Road

B322HY

Tennal Road

B322LA

Queens Park Road

B178QR

Gilmorton Close

B178QS

Gillhurst Road

B178RB

Croftdown Road

B178SB

Blackbushe Close

B179TN

Court Oak Road

B322EH

Balden Road

B178AP

Blakeney Avenue

B178RP

Minley Avenue

B178RS

Fitz Roy Avenue

B179HT

Ravenhurst Road

B322EL

Balden Road

B322EX

Norman Avenue

B322HW

Rosehead Drive

B178DG

Oakhill Close

B178QN

Kelmscott Road

B178TB

Norwich Drive

B178AU

Hartford Close

B178BH

Hagley Road

B178SQ

Wintney Close

B179AN

Grosvenor Road

B322NZ

Springslade

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.