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About

Harborne is a residential suburb located approximately four miles southwest of Birmingham city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger detached properties and modern developments. Its high street serves as a central hub for local commerce and daily life, featuring a range of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets that cater primarily to residents.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Harborne Park and the quieter Harborne Walkway, a linear park following a disused railway line. It is home to the University of Birmingham's sports facilities and the historic Harborne Parish Church. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the city centre, with good transport links facilitating commutes while supporting its own local community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Harborne has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harborne is £60,120 per year. There are 7 schools in Harborne: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harborne is home to around 23,002 people, with a population density of about 4,481.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harborne Population
23,002
Population density
4,481.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.17(+74%)
Vehicle crime
13.3(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.35(+56%)
Public order
10.78(+78%)
Shoplifting
10.61(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,026
52.28%
Indian
1,810
7.87%
Other White
1,425
6.2%
African
1,222
5.31%
Pakistani
930
4.04%
Total population: 23,002

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,546
51.81%
No qualifications
2,792
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
2,358
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,572
8.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,216
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 18,424

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,585
25.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
2,416
24.28%
Owns with a mortgage
2,376
23.88%
Social rents from council
1,534
15.42%
Other social rented
686
6.9%
Total households: 9,949

Property prices in Harborne

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £341,250 in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£575,000£4,808
Flats45£140,000£2,458
Semi-Detached55£400,000£3,700
Terraced84£358,500£3,831

10 years median price trend in Harborne

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

All postcodes in Harborne

B170RP

Quinton Road

B322BS

Selcroft Avenue

B170AG

Victoria Road

B170TN

Osmaston Road

B179QX

Lonsdale Road

B170QQ

Beaumont Drive

B178BN

Hagley Road

B170SA

Elford Road

B170ST

Northfield Road

B179BF

High Street

B179HT

Ravenhurst Road

B179LN

Chad Valley Close

B170NT

Harborne Lane

B178PT

Ellesboro Road

B322BX

Selcroft Avenue

B322HD

Savoy Close

B179PN

High Street

B178PL

Euan Close

B170TP

Lismore Drive

B170JL

Metchley Lane

B322NS

Corfe Close

B179DZ

The Circle

B170NZ

Cross Farm Road

B322NB

Welsh House Farm Road

B179AB

Court Oak Road

B179DQ

Oakham Road

B179ST

Wentworth Road

B170PL

Langford Grove

B170SR

Vicarage Road

B170HU

Griffin Gardens

B179ED

The Circle

B170TH

Osmaston Road

B178QB

Knightlow Road

B322UZ

Wentworth Way

B178PE

Gillhurst Road

B179PE

North Road

B322LN

Blandford Road

B178DB

Lara Close

B170DB

South Street

B179JX

Albany Road

B170DP

Waterward Close

B170RS

Weymoor Road

B170DE

Harborne Park Road

B170RU

Weymoor Road

B322HX

Tennal Road

B322DP

Brook Lane

B170LW

Merryfield Grove

B179UB

Conington Grove

B170EF

Greenfield Road

B179JY

Clarence Road

B179TY

Harts Green Road

B170PY

Quinton Road

B170LT

Bantock Way

B179TB

Ravenhurst Road

B170NE

Harborne Park Road

B179RD

Serpentine Road

B170LU

Leeson Walk

B153JX

Nursery Road

B170PR

Quinton Road

B322HL

Tennal Road

B170BU

Fairways

B178PH

Gillhurst Road

B179LP

Station Road

B170DT

Vivian Road

B179DY

The Circle

B179TZ

Harts Green Road

B170LD

Leahurst Crescent

B179HJ

Park Hill Road

B179HA

Gordon Road

B179BS

Lordswood Square

B322PN

Hunslet Road

B179RT

Muscott Grove

B170JZ

Malins Road

B178DG

Oakhill Close

B170RY

Weymoor Road

B170JU

Metchley Lane

B170QE

Ferncliffe Road

B322LE

Queens Court

B179LB

Clarence Road

B179BJ

Springavon Croft

B170JN

Humphrey Middlemore Drive

B179NP

High Street

B170EL

Ethel Road

B178QW

Kelmscott Road

B179GA

High Street

B170JH

Metchley Lane

B170QG

Ferncliffe Road

B178DH

Meadow Road

B170BY

Harborne

B178DD

Woodbourne Road

B170DH

Harborne Park Road

B170TJ

Osmaston Road

B179SU

Wentworth Road

B178PB

Gillhurst Road

B322LT

Blandford Road

B322JL

Welsh House Farm Road

B170RG

Quinton Road

B170LX

Bantock Way

B179SA

Ravenhurst Road

B179LJ

Rose Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.