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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

B170HW

Cheyne Place

B170JH

Metchley Lane

B170JX

Metchley Drive

B170LE

Leabon Grove

B170RF

Quinton Road

B170RH

Wheats Avenue

B170RU

Weymoor Road

B170TP

Lismore Drive

B178PL

Euan Close

B178PT

Ellesboro Road

B179BP

Lordswood Road

B179HA

Gordon Road

B179JU

Regent Road

B179JX

Albany Road

B179PN

High Street

B179QX

Lonsdale Road

B322LB

Queens Park Road

B322NG

Longham Croft

B170LH

Malins Road

B179ND

Harborne

B170NA

Cross Farm Road

B170RT

Weymoor Road

B170SS

Northfield Road

B178PA

Gillhurst Road

B179DS

Moor Pool Avenue

B179QT

Lordswood Road

B179SY

Wentworth Road

B179TS

Fellows Lane

B322HL

Tennal Road

B322PG

West Boulevard

B170BL

Harborne Park Road

B170TB

Wyckham Close

B170TS

Northfield Road

B178PU

Ellesboro Road

B179BW

Carless Avenue

B179TU

Oaklands Avenue

B322XF

Doulton Close

B170AB

Hartledon Road

B170AP

Albert Road

B170DP

Waterward Close

B170EG

Greenfield Road

B170NW

Woodleigh Avenue

B170PE

Poole Crescent

B170RY

Weymoor Road

B178BF

Cricketers Grove

B178BN

Hagley Road

B178PB

Gillhurst Road

B179BG

Crosbie Road

B179DG

Oakham Road

B179DR

Ravenhurst Road

B179EY

Gordon Road

B179LD

St Johns Road

B179LG

Clarence Road

B322BP

Tennal Lane

B170BP

Harborne Park Road

B170NN

Metfield Croft

B170NU

Harborne Lane

B170PG

Quinton Road

B170QR

Sedgehill Avenue

B170ST

Northfield Road

B178NG

Marsland Close

B178PR

Lordswood Road

B178QB

Knightlow Road

B179HN

Moor Pool Avenue

B179LE

Harts Close

B179LW

Rose Road

B179SB

Tudor Terrace

B179TP

Fellows Lane

B322LN

Blandford Road

B322NT

Rilstone Road

B170BB

Old Church Road

B170RS

Weymoor Road

B179DD

Weather Oaks

B179EW

High Brow

B179JN

Pereira Road

B179LB

Clarence Road

B179LY

Station Road

B179PU

High Street

B179TZ

Harts Green Road

B322HR

Court Oak Grove

B322NN

Rilstone Road

B322BS

Selcroft Avenue

B322LZ

Barnwood Road

B322UY

St Andrews Close

B170BG

Old Church Road

B170BU

Fairways

B170EY

St Marys Road

B170JR

Theodore Close

B170PP

Quinton Road

B170NL

Woodleigh Avenue

B170LW

Merryfield Grove

B179SD

Ravenhurst Road

B179QS

Lordswood Road

B179DB

Lordswood Road

B179JE

Kenrick Close

B170AG

Victoria Road

B170DE

Harborne Park Road

B170RG

Quinton Road

B170SP

Vicarage Road

B178DB

Lara Close

Data Sources

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