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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 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

B170AE

Victoria Road

B170DR

Vivian Road

B170LR

Cross Farm Road

B170PR

Quinton Road

B170QN

Kelfield Avenue

B170RB

Quinton Road

B170SW

Dorchester Drive

B179BN

Carless Avenue

B179NE

High Street

B179QU

Wentworth Park Avenue

B179RL

Milford Road

B322ND

Welsh House Farm Road

B179LU

Station Road

B170DB

South Street

B170EL

Ethel Road

B170LU

Leeson Walk

B170SA

Elford Road

B170SL

Churchcroft

B170SR

Vicarage Road

B170SU

Northfield Road

B178BY

Woodbourne Road

B179EP

North Gate

B179NY

North Road

B179RJ

War Lane

B322NA

Welsh House Farm Road

B170AH

Victoria Road

B170EQ

Chestnut Grove

B170HB

St Marys Road

B170HU

Griffin Gardens

B170JU

Metchley Lane

B179DQ

Oakham Road

B322HT

Copperbeech Close

B322NF

Welsh House Farm Road

B170AA

Hartledon Road

B170AL

Biton Close

B170BF

Harborne Park Road

B170DJ

Vivian Road

B170JN

Humphrey Middlemore Drive

B170JS

Old Abbey Gardens

B170NX

Hilldrop Grove

B170TG

Northfield Road

B178BD

Umpire Close

B179BS

Lordswood Square

B179DZ

The Circle

B179HB

Gordon Road

B179PD

North Road

B179SL

Park Hill Road

B179TA

Wentworth Road

B322BX

Selcroft Avenue

B322NS

Corfe Close

B170JD

Harborne

B170JB

Abbey Road

B170JZ

Malins Road

B170PH

Quinton Road

B170PJ

Quinton Road

B170PS

Harborne Park Road

B178BS

Boundary Avenue

B178BU

Meadow Road

B178QA

Knightlow Road

B179JL

Margaret Grove

B179NT

High Street

B179PP

High Street

B179QL

High Street

B322JL

Welsh House Farm Road

B322LR

Blandford Road

B322NU

Math Meadow

B170BJ

Harborne

B170AR

Albert Walk

B170BT

Greenside

B170DZ

Clarenden Place

B170EU

Margaret Road

B170HT

Metchley Lane

B170NH

Metchley Lane

B170NT

Harborne Lane

B170QJ

Ferncliffe Road

B170RD

Arless Way

B170RP

Quinton Road

B178PG

Gillhurst Road

B178QL

Lordswood Road

B178QW

Kelmscott Road

B179HG

Park Hill Road

B179NJ

High Street

B179NX

Grays Road

B179RP

Lordswood Road

B322JT

Welsh House Farm Road

B179RT

Muscott Grove

B170AN

Albert Road

B170BA

Stapylton Avenue

B170DQ

Summerville Terrace

B170LY

Bantock Way

B170PL

Langford Grove

B170QE

Ferncliffe Road

B179AB

Court Oak Road

B179BL

Lordswood Road

B179DY

The Circle

B179HU

Ravenhurst Road

B179SG

Wentworth Road

B179SU

Wentworth Road

B322HN

Tennal Road

B170EH

Greenfield Road

Data Sources

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