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B17 8QQ

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Harborne

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Overview

Postcode B17 8QQ is located in a major urban area, within the Harborne ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Harborne West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harborne West is £62,859 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lightwoods Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Harborne West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Harborne West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Harborne West is £62,859 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 8QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Harborne West near B17 8QQ 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 8QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLightwoods ParkLargeWalking directions to Lightwoods Park
0.2 miRavenhurst Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ravenhurst Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
1,491.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.32(-32%)
Vehicle crime
9.8(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.16(-52%)
Public order
5.16(-15%)
Burglary
4.64(+14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
161
41.07%
British
118
30.1%
Other
33
8.42%
Pakistani
21
5.36%
Chinese
19
4.85%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
59.12%
No qualifications
34
10.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.06%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
57.03%
Owns with a mortgage
55
42.97%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Harborne

Median price£341,250
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)201
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £490K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £341,250 (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-Detached52£405,000£344
Terraced81£350,000£355
Flats42£139,500£227

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 8QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 8QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026129, Knightlow Road, Birmingham, B17 8PXDetachedFreehold£900,000
11 Dec 2025275, Lordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8QLDetachedFreehold£915,000
25 Mar 2026Apartment 9, Cavendish Court, Oakhill Close, Birmingham, B17 8DEFlatsLeasehold£140,000
29 Apr 202510, Boundary Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8BSDetachedFreehold£880,000
21 Nov 202529, Kelmscott Road, Birmingham, B17 8QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£860,000

Schools

In the B17 8QQ postcode area, located within Harborne West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryLordswood Boys' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 8QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Pop Shop 24/7Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AXWalking directions to The Pop Shop 24/7
0.3 miLondisHagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AUWalking directions to Londis
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 miTesco ExpressLordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8DLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miIcelandBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4BTWalking directions to Iceland

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 8QQ, 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 WestE02001899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 073AE01009066
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about B17 8QQ

Is B17 8QQ (Harborne West) safe?

The area around B17 8QQ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B17 8QQ?

The median sale price around B17 8QQ in Harborne West is £341,250 (about £338 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B17 8QQ?

There are 18 schools close to B17 8QQ, including King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (Requires improvement), Lordswood Boys' School (Good) and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B17 8QQ?

B17 8QQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,138 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B17 8QQ (Harborne West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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