Area360 logo

Find postcode

Harborne

Interactive map displaying Harborne

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 203 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£575,000
Flats45£142,000
Semi-Detached53£410,000
Terraced84£350,000

10 years median price trend in Harborne

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

All postcodes in Harborne

B178DE

Oakhill Close

B178PD

Gillhurst Road

B178PS

Knightlow Road

B179DJ

Winterbourne Lane

B179DT

Moor Pool Avenue

B179SA

Ravenhurst Road

B179TJ

Court Oak Road

B322HU

Tennal Road

B322NP

Rilstone Road

B322UX

Wentworth Way

B322UZ

Wentworth Way

B322NB

Welsh House Farm Road

B170DA

Harborne

B170EP

Greenfield Road

B170PN

Rodbourne Road

B178BJ

Hagley Road

B178PY

Knightlow Road

B179EH

The Square

B179PE

North Road

B179RN

War Lane

B179TY

Harts Green Road

B322JR

Welsh House Farm Road

B322JZ

Cedarhurst

B322PL

Hunslet Road

B170HH

Bull Street

B170JT

Abbey Road

B170LA

Metchley Drive

B179DN

East Pathway

B179EX

Gordon Road

B179NS

High Street

B179QY

Lonsdale Road

B179QZ

Lonsdale Road

B179SN

Wentworth Road

B179SR

Ravenhurst Road

B179SX

Wentworth Road

B322LE

Queens Court

B322LU

Rutley Grove

B179LQ

Frensham Way

B170LT

Bantock Way

B170PD

Poole Crescent

B170SD

Arosa Drive

B178DH

Meadow Road

B179SP

Ravenhurst Road

B179TB

Ravenhurst Road

B322JP

Nutfield Walk

B322NL

Purbeck Croft

B179DA

Lordswood Road

B179RF

Serpentine Road

B170AT

St Peters Road

B170BE

Old Church Road

B170LP

Grasdene Grove

B170NZ

Cross Farm Road

B170PX

Cadnam Close

B170QS

Parkville Avenue

B178QP

Lordswood Road

B179HP

Ravenhurst Road

B179JY

Clarence Road

B179LA

Clarence Road

B179LH

Station Road

B179QH

High Street

B179RD

Serpentine Road

B179TD

Beech Road

B322JG

Welsh House Farm Road

B322JJ

Capern Grove

B322LS

Ely Grove

B322LX

Welsh House Farm Road

B322PH

West Boulevard

B170EE

Greenfield Road

B170LB

Metchley Drive

B170NJ

Woodleigh Avenue

B170NQ

Metchley Rise

B170NY

Harborne Lane

B170QB

Cadleigh Gardens

B170QG

Ferncliffe Road

B170RE

Quinton Road

B170TE

Northfield Road

B179EL

Carless Avenue

B179EN

High Brow

B179RQ

Averns Mill Place

B179RR

War Lane

B179SJ

Park Hill Road

B179TX

Fellows Lane

B322JS

Longham Croft

B322XE

Minton Road

B322DP

Brook Lane

B322HX

Tennal Road

B170EX

Harborne

B170AX

St Peters Road

B170ES

Greenfield Road

B170NE

Harborne Park Road

B170TJ

Osmaston Road

B170TZ

Blakeney Court

B179BE

Crosbie Road

B179ER

Park Edge

B179JB

Pereira Road

B179LL

Rose Road

B179LR

Station Road

B179RE

Serpentine Road

B322DA

Selcroft Avenue

B322PJ

West Boulevard

Data Sources

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