Postcode B17 0HX is located in a major urban area, within the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Metchley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 325.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nettlefold Garden.
Metchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Metchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 325.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Metchley is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 0HX.
Metchley near B17 0HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nettlefold Garden | Small | Walking directions to Nettlefold Garden |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £2,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £861,250 |
| Flats | 63 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Edgbaston
In the B17 0HX postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NE | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Home Bargains | St John's Road, Birmingham, B17 9NJ | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Birmingham, B17 9NS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Birmingham, B17 9ND | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Loco | Birmingham, B17 9ND | Walking directions to Loco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.