Postcode B17 8QW 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.8 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 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ravenhurst Playing Fields.
Harborne West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Harborne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from B17 8QW.
Harborne West near B17 8QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 228 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 52 | £136,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 103 | £336,500 |
10 years price trend in Harborne
In the B17 8QW postcode area, located within Harborne West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Pop Shop 24/7 | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AX | |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Hagley Road, Sandwell, B66 4AU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Old House At Home | 193 Lordswood Road, Birmingham, B17 8QP | |
| 0.4 mi | The King's Head | Clive Road, Sandwell, B66 4AX | |
| 0.5 mi | The Dog | Hagley Road West, Sandwell, B67 5EU |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.