Postcode B17 8AH is located in a major urban area, within the Quinton ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Harborne West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harborne West is £56,100 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Lightwoods Park.
Harborne West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Harborne West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Harborne West is £56,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 8AH.
Harborne West near B17 8AH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lightwoods Park | Large | Walking directions to Lightwoods Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ravenhurst Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ravenhurst Playing Fields |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Quinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,400 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £471,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £160,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Quinton
In the B17 8AH postcode area, located within Harborne West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Pop Shop 24/7 | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AX | Walking directions to The Pop Shop 24/7 |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Dylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience Store | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BL | Walking directions to Dylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Bearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BT | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.