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B17 0LA

Metchley Drive

Harborne

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Overview

Postcode B17 0LA 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Metchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

Approximately 40.8% 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.

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 0LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Metchley near B17 0LA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B17 0LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
8,354.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92(+138%)
Vehicle crime
18.64(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.63(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.43(+34%)
Other theft
9.02(+59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
41.96%
Chinese
44
11.06%
African
34
8.54%
Other White
30
7.54%
Other Asian
25
6.28%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
43.52%
Level 3 (A level)
65
20.06%
No qualifications
48
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
36.15%
Social rents from council
37
28.46%
Owns outright
21
16.15%
Other social rented
16
12.31%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.62%
Total households: 130

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 20256, Leeson Walk, Birmingham, B17 0LUTerracedFreehold£206,500
29 Sept 202558, Bantock Way, Birmingham, B17 0LXTerracedFreehold£255,000
11 Apr 202554, Cross Farm Road, Birmingham, B17 0LRTerracedFreehold£300,000
13 Nov 2025Cross Farm Manor, 125, Cross Farm Road, Birmingham, B17 0NZFlatsLeasehold£170,000
13 Jun 2025Cross Farm Manor, 105, Cross Farm Road, Birmingham, B17 0NZFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the B17 0LA postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B17 0LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarborne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Peters CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 0LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGuraya NewsMalins Road, Birmingham, B17 0LYWalking directions to Guraya News
0.2 miHarborne Convenience Store and Off-LicenceVivian Road, Birmingham, B17 0DTWalking directions to Harborne Convenience Store and Off-Licence
0.3 miWaitrose210 High Street, Harborne, B17 9PPWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miAsda Express261,263 High Street Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QGWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miInternational Market PlaceBirmingham, B17 0DAWalking directions to International Market Place

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 0LA, 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 087CE01009075
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B17 0LA

Is B17 0LA (Metchley) safe?

The area around B17 0LA 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.

What is the average house price near B17 0LA?

The median sale price around B17 0LA 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 0LA?

There are 12 schools close to B17 0LA, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Harborne Primary School (Outstanding) and St Peters CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B17 0LA?

The closest station to B17 0LA is University (Birmingham), about 929 m away.

How deprived is the area around B17 0LA?

B17 0LA 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 0LA 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).