Postcode B17 8RA 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 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harborne West is £62,859 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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 per household in Harborne West is £62,859 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from B17 8RA.
Harborne West near B17 8RA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lightwoods Park | Large | Walking directions to Lightwoods Park |
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ravenhurst Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ravenhurst Playing Fields |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Quinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £447,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Quinton
In the B17 8RA postcode area, located within Harborne West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park & Shop | Hampton Court Road, Birmingham, B17 9AE | Walking directions to Park & Shop |
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.