Postcode B17 0JB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Metchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.0% 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.
The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 0JB.
Metchley near B17 0JB 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 209 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £429,750 |
| Terraced | 94 | £346,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harborne
In the B17 0JB 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 0JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Guraya News | Malins Road, Birmingham, B17 0JZ | Walking directions to Guraya News |
| 0.2 mi | Home Bargains | St John's Road, Birmingham, B17 9NJ | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Birmingham, B17 9QE | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Loco | Birmingham, B17 9ND | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Birmingham, B17 9ND | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.