Postcode B17 0RY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Grove Park.
California has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
California has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 0RY.
California near B17 0RY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove Park |
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £429,750 |
| Terraced | 94 | £346,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harborne
In the B17 0RY postcode area, located within California, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 0RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Grove Lane, Birmingham, B17 0QT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | SMS | Corisande Road, Birmingham, B29 6RJ | Walking directions to SMS |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.