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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

B170AY

St Peters Road

B179QR

Frankley Terrace

B170SP

Vicarage Road

B179TD

Beech Road

B322NG

Longham Croft

B179QT

Lordswood Road

B179LE

Harts Close

B179SX

Wentworth Road

B170PP

Quinton Road

B178QP

Lordswood Road

B179EQ

Carless Avenue

B170UA

Blakeney Court

B170NH

Metchley Lane

B322LY

Barnwood Road

B170SN

Vicarage Road

B322NA

Welsh House Farm Road

B322NW

Tarrant Grove

B179EL

Carless Avenue

B179QH

High Street

B179EP

North Gate

B170QL

Kelfield Avenue

B179DU

West Pathway

B322UU

Vale Close

B170RE

Quinton Road

B179BN

Carless Avenue

B170JS

Old Abbey Gardens

B170HT

Metchley Lane

B170EY

St Marys Road

B179LZ

Frensham Way

B170HQ

The Farthings

B178QA

Knightlow Road

B170RR

Weymoor Road

B179BW

Carless Avenue

B179JT

Station Road

B179EH

The Square

B170LR

Cross Farm Road

B170RT

Weymoor Road

B179TA

Wentworth Road

B170TD

Northfield Road

B170PS

Harborne Park Road

B179QU

Wentworth Park Avenue

B170JR

Theodore Close

B170SJ

Cadbury Way

B178DU

Meadow Close

B179LG

Clarence Road

B179SN

Wentworth Road

B170DS

Vivian Road

B170QD

Ferncliffe Road

B179BP

Lordswood Road

B179RJ

War Lane

B322NQ

Welsh House Farm Road

B179JJ

Margaret Grove

B170EG

Greenfield Road

B178BB

Meadow Close

B179SD

Ravenhurst Road

B179EB

Wentworth Gate

B179SH

Wentworth Road

B322BU

Selcroft Avenue

B170AA

Hartledon Road

B179HW

Forest Drive

B170JW

Iliffe Way

B179DD

Weather Oaks

B179EJ

North Pathway

B179NX

Grays Road

B170BJ

Harborne

B179LL

Rose Road

B170NG

Harborne Park Road

B170BB

Old Church Road

B170NB

Cross Farm Road

B179DN

East Pathway

B179LT

Emerson Road

B170EQ

Chestnut Grove

B170JY

Malins Road

B170DJ

Vivian Road

B170BF

Harborne Park Road

Data Sources

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