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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 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£343,125
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)216
Typical range (middle 50%)£232K – £500K

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £343,125 (about £343 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
Detached27£625,000£443
Semi-Detached59£430,000£349
Terraced85£347,000£356
Flats45£142,000£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£341,000
2026£700,000£155,000£470,000£348,500
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£360
2026£484£259£388£348
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