Postcode B17 0PE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Selly Oak Park.
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.
Metchley has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from B17 0PE.
Metchley near B17 0PE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| 0.7 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Selly Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Selly Oak Park |
| 0.3 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0PE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 115, Poole Crescent, Birmingham, B17 0PE | Terraced | Freehold | £134,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 24, Quinton Road, Birmingham, B17 0PG | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 60, Poole Crescent, Birmingham, B17 0PB | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 14, Hilldrop Grove, Birmingham, B17 0NX | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 12, Hilldrop Grove, Birmingham, B17 0NX | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the B17 0PE postcode area, located within Metchley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GKR Convenience Store | Elford Road, Birmingham, B17 0PA | Walking directions to GKR Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | International Market Place | Birmingham, B17 0DA | Walking directions to International Market Place |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Grove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | 2-3 Selly Oak Retail Park, Birmingham, B29 6SQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 0PE, 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 0PE 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.
The median sale price around B17 0PE in Metchley is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B17 0PE, including Water Mill Primary School (Good), St Peters CofE Primary School (Good) and Cherry Oak School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B17 0PE is University (Birmingham), about 985 m away.
B17 0PE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 0PE 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).