Postcode B17 0JW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 291.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Grove Park.
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 291.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 0JW.
Metchley near B17 0JW 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| 0.8 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove Park |
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 0JW postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | International Market Place | Birmingham, B17 0DA | Walking directions to International Market Place |
| 0.2 mi | GKR Convenience Store | Elford Road, Birmingham, B17 0PA | Walking directions to GKR Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Guraya News | Malins Road, Birmingham, B17 0JZ | Walking directions to Guraya News |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Grove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Harborne Convenience Store and Off-Licence | Vivian Road, Birmingham, B17 0DT | Walking directions to Harborne Convenience Store and Off-Licence |
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: 01/01/2026.