Postcode B17 0QG is located in a major urban area, within the Harborne ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the California area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Grove Park.
California has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
California has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 0QG.
California near B17 0QG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 0QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | 31, Wheats Avenue, Birmingham, B17 0RH | Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 45, Ferncliffe Road, Birmingham, B17 0QD | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 11, Parkville Avenue, Birmingham, B17 0QS | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 10, Parkville Avenue, Birmingham, B17 0QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 40, Sedgehill Avenue, Birmingham, B17 0QR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the B17 0QG postcode area, located within California, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to SMS |
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 0QG, 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 0QG records about 86 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B17 0QG in California is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B17 0QG, including St Peters CofE Primary School (Good), Water Mill Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B17 0QG is University (Birmingham), about 1,560 m away.
B17 0QG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,728 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 0QG 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).