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B17 0NT

Harborne Lane

Harborne

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Overview

Postcode B17 0NT 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 high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Oak Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Metchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Metchley has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Metchley is £48,025 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from B17 0NT.

Flood risk

Very low

Metchley near B17 0NT has very low 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B17 0NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

University (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to University (Birmingham)
0.6 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B17 0NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSelly Oak ParkLargeWalking directions to Selly Oak Park
0.4 miGrove ParkLargeWalking directions to Grove Park
0.5 miGoodmans YardSmallWalking directions to Goodmans Yard

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
5,414 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(-1%)
Burglary
18.25(+350%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.17(-33%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
56.64%
African
30
8.85%
Other White
24
7.08%
Indian
21
6.19%
Other Asian
16
4.72%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
40.88%
Level 3 (A level)
104
32.7%
No qualifications
53
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
2.83%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
59.13%
Owns outright
24
20.87%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.04%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2026285, Harborne Lane, Birmingham, B17 0NTOtherFreehold£39,000
09 Jun 2026287, Harborne Lane, Birmingham, B17 0NTOtherFreehold£39,000
23 Jan 202660, Poole Crescent, Birmingham, B17 0PBTerracedFreehold£195,000
09 Oct 202588, Leasow Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SWFlatsLeasehold£135,000
23 Apr 2026459, Harborne Park Road, Birmingham, B17 0PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B17 0NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWater Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCherry Oak SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 0NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGKR Convenience StoreElford Road, Birmingham, B17 0PAWalking directions to GKR Convenience Store
0.1 miInternational Market PlaceBirmingham, B17 0DAWalking directions to International Market Place
0.3 miM&S Foodhall2-3 Selly Oak Retail Park, Birmingham, B29 6SQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miNisa LocalGrove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseChapel Lane, Birmingham, B29 6SJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 0NT, 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 087EE01009078
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B17 0NT

Is B17 0NT (Metchley) safe?

The area around B17 0NT records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0NT?

The median sale price around B17 0NT 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 0NT?

There are 14 schools close to B17 0NT, including Water Mill Primary School (Good), Cherry Oak School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B17 0NT?

The closest station to B17 0NT is University (Birmingham), about 775 m away.

How deprived is the area around B17 0NT?

B17 0NT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,466 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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