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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £60,148 per year. There are 6 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
7/10
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

Median price£340,500
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)206
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £487K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£597,500£447
Semi-Detached53£400,000£344
Terraced84£348,500£357
Flats43£140,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harborne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£148,500£310,000£295,000
2017£621,000£160,000£345,000£265,500
2018£610,000£169,750£321,000£277,000
2019£572,998£176,000£310,000£290,000
2020£565,000£165,000£354,000£301,250
2021£597,000£167,750£438,750£315,000
2022£628,500£166,000£415,000£350,000
2023£750,000£165,000£410,250£315,000
2024£552,500£145,000£386,000£327,500
2025£570,000£145,500£410,000£340,500
2026£662,500£153,000£378,530£362,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harborne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£234£279£280
2017£360£252£327£267
2018£411£247£304£293
2019£395£282£309£306
2020£388£262£348£324
2021£411£259£365£338
2022£404£267£394£365
2023£447£275£358£339
2024£408£245£352£352
2025£423£263£339£361
2026£497£272£382£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harborne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Harborne ward.

Local councillors

Kevin James Carmody

Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin John Brooks

Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Harborne

Is Harborne safe?

Harborne records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Harborne?

The median sale price in Harborne is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Harborne?

Harborne has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Harborne?

Harborne scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Harborne sits around rank 16,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Harborne?

The average household income in Harborne is around £60,148 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Harborne?

Harborne is represented by 2 elected councillors: Kevin James Carmody (Green Party) and Martin John Brooks (Independent).

All postcodesin 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