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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

B178DD

Woodbourne Road

B179EB

Wentworth Gate

B179HS

Ravenhurst Road

B179JJ

Margaret Grove

B179LT

Emerson Road

B179LZ

Frensham Way

B179NN

High Street

B179TR

Yew Croft Avenue

B322EG

Court Oak Road

B322HY

Tennal Road

B322JD

Tennal Road

B322LA

Queens Park Road

B322PN

Hunslet Road

B170SJ

Cadbury Way

B170AD

Hartledon Road

B170AS

St Peters Road

B170HA

St Marys Road

B170HL

York Mews

B170JL

Metchley Lane

B170JY

Malins Road

B170QX

Mill Farm Road

B178DJ

Hagley Road

B178QR

Gilmorton Close

B178QS

Gillhurst Road

B179BJ

Springavon Croft

B179ED

The Circle

B179HJ

Park Hill Road

B179NP

High Street

B179SE

Ravenhurst Road

B179TN

Court Oak Road

B179PB

Harborne

B170AY

St Peters Road

B170HG

York Street

B170QH

Ferncliffe Road

B170SB

Arosa Drive

B179DU

West Pathway

B179HT

Ravenhurst Road

B179RU

War Lane

B179ST

Wentworth Road

B322HW

Rosehead Drive

B322JA

Savoy Close

B322LH

Shipbourne Close

B322LW

Pennard Grove

B170AQ

Victoria Road

B170BS

Harborne Park Road

B170LS

Lynwood Walk

B170LX

Bantock Way

B170QF

Mellors Close

B178DG

Oakhill Close

B178PE

Gillhurst Road

B178QN

Kelmscott Road

B179EJ

North Pathway

B179HH

Park Hill Road

B179JA

Pereira Road

B179JG

Pereira Road

B179JH

Margaret Grove

B179PT

High Street

B179TL

Barons Close

B322BU

Selcroft Avenue

B322JN

Moreton Close

B322JX

Wisley Way

B322UU

Vale Close

B322LT

Blandford Road

B322LY

Barnwood Road

B170JP

Metchley Court

B170LN

Cross Farm Road

B170QQ

Beaumont Drive

B170RL

Quinton Road

B170TA

Northfield Road

B178BH

Hagley Road

B179LX

Station Road

B179QE

High Street

B179QR

Frankley Terrace

B322NZ

Springslade

B322NE

Welsh House Farm Road

Data Sources

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