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B17 8DE

Oakhill Close

Harborne

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Overview

Postcode B17 8DE is located in a major urban area, within the Harborne ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Harborne East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 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 Harborne East is £73,255 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ravenhurst Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Harborne East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Harborne East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Harborne East is £73,255 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from B17 8DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Harborne East near B17 8DE has no 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B17 8DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRavenhurst Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ravenhurst Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
1,993.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.95(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.47(+85%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(+4%)
Public order
6.12(+1%)
Shoplifting
3.67(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
34.01%
Indian
60
17.44%
Pakistani
45
13.08%
African
28
8.14%
Other White
20
5.81%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
45.54%
No qualifications
86
27.39%
Level 3 (A level)
31
9.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
41.94%
Owns outright
30
24.19%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.55%
Social rents from council
9
7.26%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 8DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 8DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2026Apartment 9, Cavendish Court, Oakhill Close, Birmingham, B17 8DEFlatsLeasehold£140,000
28 Feb 2025Apartment 7, Cavendish Court, Oakhill Close, Birmingham, B17 8DEFlatsLeasehold£280,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 3, 316, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B17 8BHFlatsLeasehold£59,000
30 May 2025Flat 265, Hagley Road Retirement Village, 330, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B17 8BNFlatsLeasehold£219,950
25 Mar 2025Flat 268, Hagley Road Retirement Village, 330, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B17 8BNFlatsLeasehold£275,500

Schools

In the B17 8DE postcode area, located within Harborne East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B17 8DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryLordswood Boys' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGeorge Dixon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 8DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressLordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8DLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondisHagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miThe Pop Shop 24/7Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AXWalking directions to The Pop Shop 24/7
0.4 miDylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience StoreBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BLWalking directions to Dylan's 24/7 Off Licence & Convenience Store
0.4 miAldiBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BHWalking directions to Aldi

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 8DE, 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)Harborne EastE02001901
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 075AE01009065
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B17 8DE

Is B17 8DE (Harborne East) safe?

The area around B17 8DE records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near B17 8DE?

The median sale price around B17 8DE in Harborne East is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B17 8DE?

There are 19 schools close to B17 8DE, including King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (Requires improvement), Lordswood Boys' School (Good) and George Dixon Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B17 8DE?

B17 8DE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B17 8DE (Harborne East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 8DE 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).