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B17 0BB

Old Church Road

Harborne

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Overview

Postcode B17 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Harborne ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Metchley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Grove Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Metchley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Metchley has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Metchley near B17 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B17 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrove ParkLargeWalking directions to Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
2,591.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.68(-21%)
Vehicle crime
14.16(+118%)
Burglary
7.67(+89%)
Public order
5.31(-12%)
Other theft
4.72(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
75.81%
Indian
9
4.19%
African
8
3.72%
Irish
8
3.72%
Other White
8
3.72%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
61.93%
No qualifications
23
11.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.14%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.08%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
36.52%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.35%
Other social rented
22
19.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.65%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Harborne

Median price£340,500
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)206
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £487K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 (about £338 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
Detached26£597,500£447
Semi-Detached53£400,000£344
Terraced84£348,500£357
Flats43£140,000£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£340,500
2026£662,500£153,000£378,530£362,000
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£361
2026£497£272£382£338
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 2025Flat 2, St Peters Court, 22, Old Church Road, Birmingham, B17 0BBFlatsLeasehold£250,000
07 Jul 202514, Old Church Road, Birmingham, B17 0BBDetachedFreehold£730,000
05 Jun 20255, Biton Close, Birmingham, B17 0ALDetachedFreehold£575,000
10 Jun 2025Flat 4, Old Church Court, 46, St Peters Road, Birmingham, B17 0AYFlatsLeasehold£194,995
30 Mar 202628, Victoria Road, Birmingham, B17 0AHTerracedFreehold£341,250

Schools

In the B17 0BB postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B17 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peters CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHarborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalGrove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miHarborne Convenience Store and Off-LicenceVivian Road, Birmingham, B17 0DTWalking directions to Harborne Convenience Store and Off-Licence
0.4 miAsda Express261,263 High Street Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QGWalking directions to Asda Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B17 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin James Carmody

Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin John Brooks

Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardHarborneE05011144
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MetchleyE02001913
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 087BE01009071
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B17 0BB

Is B17 0BB (Metchley) safe?

The area around B17 0BB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B17 0BB?

The median sale price around B17 0BB in Metchley is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B17 0BB?

There are 11 schools close to B17 0BB, including St Peters CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harborne Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B17 0BB?

B17 0BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B17 0BB (Metchley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 0BB is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin James Carmody (Green Party) and Martin John Brooks (Independent).