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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 209 recent sales, the median property price is £341,250 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£575,000£4,808
Flats45£140,000£2,458
Semi-Detached55£400,000£3,700
Terraced84£358,500£3,831

10 years median price trend in Harborne

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

All postcodes in Harborne

B178QQ

The Oaks

B170BS

Harborne Park Road

B170HG

York Street

B179NJ

High Street

B179ND

Harborne

B178QL

Lordswood Road

B179HU

Ravenhurst Road

B170ND

Cross Farm Road

B179PB

Harborne

B179TP

Fellows Lane

B179BE

Crosbie Road

B178PU

Ellesboro Road

B179LQ

Frensham Way

B179LU

Station Road

B179JG

Pereira Road

B179BH

Lordswood Road

B170TB

Wyckham Close

B322JR

Welsh House Farm Road

B322HT

Copperbeech Close

B179PA

North Road

B322JE

Tennal Road

B170PN

Rodbourne Road

B179RS

War Lane

B179NY

North Road

B322LU

Rutley Grove

B179ER

Park Edge

B170BA

Stapylton Avenue

B178BP

Hagley Road

B179HE

Park Hill Road

B170JP

Metchley Court

B322HN

Tennal Road

B179JE

Kenrick Close

B179BL

Lordswood Road

B322JY

Tennal Road

B170ED

Greenfield Road

B179HD

Park Hill Road

B322NP

Rilstone Road

B179SE

Ravenhurst Road

B322NL

Purbeck Croft

B170QN

Kelfield Avenue

B178BQ

Hagley Road

B170NJ

Woodleigh Avenue

B170JE

Harborne

B170RF

Quinton Road

B170NX

Hilldrop Grove

B170AE

Victoria Road

B179QE

High Street

B170JG

Bantock Way

B179SP

Ravenhurst Road

B322LB

Queens Park Road

B322EG

Court Oak Road

B170JB

Abbey Road

B170SS

Northfield Road

B170TZ

Blakeney Court

B170RH

Wheats Avenue

B170HL

York Mews

B179QG

High Street

B179RN

War Lane

B322LW

Pennard Grove

B170BQ

Harborne Park Road

B322RW

Hunslet Close

B178BS

Boundary Avenue

B170SB

Arosa Drive

B179RL

Milford Road

B179TR

Yew Croft Avenue

B170PH

Quinton Road

B322HU

Tennal Road

B170AH

Victoria Road

B170NN

Metfield Croft

B179EA

Wentworth Gate

B178QR

Gilmorton Close

B170QS

Parkville Avenue

B322JU

Wisley Way

B179RU

War Lane

B170QT

Grove Lane

B179LR

Station Road

B170BN

Denise Drive

B170LP

Grasdene Grove

B322JX

Wisley Way

B170SL

Churchcroft

B179DA

Lordswood Road

B170AB

Hartledon Road

B170TR

Derry Close

B170ES

Greenfield Road

B179RR

War Lane

B170SW

Dorchester Drive

B170AT

St Peters Road

B179HR

Ravenhurst Road

B178BY

Woodbourne Road

B179PD

North Road

B179EW

High Brow

B170NW

Woodleigh Avenue

B322ND

Welsh House Farm Road

B179SR

Ravenhurst Road

B179NS

High Street

B179RE

Serpentine Road

B178QS

Gillhurst Road

B179HH

Park Hill Road

B178PA

Gillhurst Road

B170QX

Mill Farm Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.