Postcode B17 0LW 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 184.6 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Grove Park.
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 184.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from B17 0LW.
Metchley near B17 0LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £603,750 |
| Flats | 47 | £139,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 95 | £361,000 |
10 years price trend in Harborne
In the B17 0LW postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.