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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

All postcodesin Harborne

B322JS

Longham Croft

B322HW

Rosehead Drive

B179TU

Oaklands Avenue

B170AX

St Peters Road

B322JN

Moreton Close

B170DR

Vivian Road

B170JJ

Humphrey Middlemore Drive

B170RX

Weymoor Road

B322NU

Math Meadow

B179SG

Wentworth Road

B170BG

Old Church Road

B178PD

Gillhurst Road

B179LW

Rose Road

B322EE

Court Oak Road

B322XD

Chelsea Close

B322JD

Tennal Road

B179EX

Gordon Road

B179EG

Carless Avenue

B170TL

Osmaston Road

B322DA

Selcroft Avenue

B178QN

Kelmscott Road

B170BT

Greenside

B170AR

Albert Walk

B179PU

High Street

B170AD

Hartledon Road

B170QH

Ferncliffe Road

B179DX

The Circle

B170RJ

Wheats Avenue

B179EY

Gordon Road

B322HR

Court Oak Grove

B322PH

West Boulevard

B178BD

Umpire Close

B179QL

High Street

B170LE

Leabon Grove

B170EE

Greenfield Road

B179JN

Pereira Road

B322XE

Minton Road

B170NU

Harborne Lane

B322NR

Rilstone Road

B179QZ

Lonsdale Road

B322PL

Hunslet Road

B179DS

Moor Pool Avenue

B179BG

Crosbie Road

B170QJ

Ferncliffe Road

B170PX

Cadnam Close

B322JB

Tennal Road

B170PA

Quinton Road

B178PG

Gillhurst Road

B178NG

Marsland Close

B179JH

Margaret Grove

B178BH

Hagley Road

B178PY

Knightlow Road

B170BE

Old Church Road

B170RB

Quinton Road

B179DW

High Street

B322UY

St Andrews Close

B179JL

Margaret Grove

B179LS

Station Road

B170EX

Harborne

B322HP

Tennal Grove

B170QB

Cadleigh Gardens

B322NF

Welsh House Farm Road

B179TS

Fellows Lane

B170LG

Leahurst Crescent

B170DN

Vivian Road

B170SU

Northfield Road

B170DZ

Clarenden Place

B322LS

Ely Grove

B322UX

Wentworth Way

B179JB

Pereira Road

B170DQ

Summerville Terrace

B179RP

Lordswood Road

B170DA

Harborne

B179EE

The Circle

B170LN

Cross Farm Road

B178PX

Knightlow Road

B178DE

Oakhill Close

B179DP

Ravenhurst Road

B179EN

High Brow

B178BU

Meadow Road

B170DW

Vivian Close

B322HY

Tennal Road

B170QF

Mellors Close

B170RN

Quinton Road

B322BP

Tennal Lane

B179NR

High Street

B170AN

Albert Road

B179PP

High Street

B170RL

Quinton Road

B170HH

Bull Street

B179SS

Wentworth Road

B179JA

Pereira Road

B170SX

Tibbets Lane

B179RA

Lonsdale Road

B322LA

Queens Park Road

B322JJ

Capern Grove

B170HW

Cheyne Place

B179LY

Station Road

B170BX

Harborne Park Road

B170JD

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