Postcode B17 8RQ 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 50.4 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 1.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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 21,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Harborne West has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Harborne West is £56,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 8RQ.
Harborne West near B17 8RQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lightwoods Park | Large | Walking directions to Lightwoods Park |
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Quinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,350,000.
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 | 10 | £160,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Quinton
In the B17 8RQ postcode area, located within Harborne West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park & Shop | Hampton Court Road, Birmingham, B17 9AE | Walking directions to Park & Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Select and Save | Toronto Gardens, Birmingham, B32 2DY | Walking directions to Select and Save |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 435 Court Oak Road, Birmingham, B32 2DX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.