Find postcode

Harborne

Interactive map displaying Harborne

Loading map…

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

B170PB

Poole Crescent

B322LH

Shipbourne Close

B179SB

Tudor Terrace

B322NZ

Springslade

B170AP

Albert Road

B170SE

Arosa Drive

B179TN

Court Oak Road

B179JU

Regent Road

B179SY

Wentworth Road

B179DB

Lordswood Road

B179QY

Lonsdale Road

B170AQ

Victoria Road

B322JA

Savoy Close

B170LY

Bantock Way

B322JH

Capern Grove

B170QA

Quinton Road

B322LX

Welsh House Farm Road

B179LX

Station Road

B170NY

Harborne Lane

B179PT

High Street

B170PG

Quinton Road

B179SL

Park Hill Road

B179UA

Lelant Grove

B179HS

Ravenhurst Road

B179NT

High Street

B322JG

Welsh House Farm Road

B170TG

Northfield Road

B322NT

Rilstone Road

B170LS

Lynwood Walk

B179TF

Milford Copse

B322LR

Blandford Road

B170QR

Sedgehill Avenue

B170HB

St Marys Road

B170SY

Fredas Grove

B179HL

Moor Pool Avenue

B178PR

Lordswood Road

B179DG

Oakham Road

B322BT

Selcroft Avenue

B170SG

Elford Road

B170TA

Northfield Road

B179DT

Moor Pool Avenue

B178BF

Cricketers Grove

B170EP

Greenfield Road

B170LB

Metchley Drive

B170PE

Poole Crescent

B170QP

Kenwick Road

B178DJ

Hagley Road

B170TS

Northfield Road

B179PY

High Street

B170NQ

Metchley Rise

B179RF

Serpentine Road

B322JT

Welsh House Farm Road

B170JT

Abbey Road

B170BL

Harborne Park Road

B170AL

Biton Close

B170JX

Metchley Drive

B170PD

Poole Crescent

B179DJ

Winterbourne Lane

B179UD

Battenhall Road

B322LZ

Barnwood Road

B179LH

Station Road

B179HG

Park Hill Road

B179SJ

Park Hill Road

B179HN

Moor Pool Avenue

B322LP

Blandford Road

B179NN

High Street

B170HP

Harborne

B179NE

High Street

B170EU

Margaret Road

B179TJ

Court Oak Road

B170SD

Arosa Drive

B179RQ

Averns Mill Place

B178PS

Knightlow Road

B179TL

Barons Close

B322PJ

West Boulevard

B179LA

Clarence Road

B170PJ

Quinton Road

B170RD

Arless Way

B170BP

Harborne Park Road

B322JP

Nutfield Walk

B322JZ

Cedarhurst

B322XF

Doulton Close

B170AS

St Peters Road

B179DR

Ravenhurst Road

B322PG

West Boulevard

B170NA

Cross Farm Road

B322NN

Rilstone Road

B170LA

Metchley Drive

B170NL

Woodleigh Avenue

B179HB

Gordon Road

B178BJ

Hagley Road

B170EH

Greenfield Road

B179HP

Ravenhurst Road

B170TE

Northfield Road

B179QS

Lordswood Road

B179TX

Fellows Lane

B170HA

St Marys Road

B170LH

Malins Road

B170AU

St Peters Road

B179LD

St Johns Road