Postcode B17 0JD 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 171.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Grove Park.
Metchley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Metchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 92.5% 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 0JD.
Metchley near B17 0JD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £597,500 | £447 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £400,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 84 | £348,500 | £357 |
| Flats | 43 | £140,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 33, Kendal Tower, Malins Road, Birmingham, B17 0JY | Flats | Leasehold | £60,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 33, Kendal Tower, Malins Road, Birmingham, B17 0JY | Flats | Leasehold | £52,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 11, Bantock Way, Birmingham, B17 0LY | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Apartment 7, The Place, 14, Abbey Road, Birmingham, B17 0JT | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 58, Bantock Way, Birmingham, B17 0LX | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the B17 0JD postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Guraya News | Malins Road, Birmingham, B17 0LY | Walking directions to Guraya News |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 210 High Street, Harborne, B17 9PP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Harborne Convenience Store and Off-Licence | Vivian Road, Birmingham, B17 0DT | Walking directions to Harborne Convenience Store and Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Home Bargains | 88-96 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NJ | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.3 mi | Loco | Birmingham, B17 9ND | Walking directions to Loco |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B17 0JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin James Carmody
Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin John Brooks
Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B17 0JD records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around B17 0JD in Metchley is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B17 0JD, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Harborne Primary School (Outstanding) and The Blue Coat School Birmingham. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B17 0JD is University (Birmingham), about 817 m away.
B17 0JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 0JD 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).