Postcode B17 9HA 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 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nettlefold Garden.
Harborne East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Harborne East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harborne East is £73,255 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B17 9HA.
Harborne East near B17 9HA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nettlefold Garden | Small | Walking directions to Nettlefold Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £597,500 | £447 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £400,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 84 | £348,500 | £357 |
| Flats | 43 | £140,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 9HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 59, Gordon Road, Birmingham, B17 9HA | Terraced | Freehold | £318,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 41, Gordon Road, Birmingham, B17 9HA | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 89, Gordon Road, Birmingham, B17 9HA | Terraced | Freehold | £273,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 78, Gordon Road, Birmingham, B17 9HB | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 38, Gordon Road, Birmingham, B17 9HB | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B17 9HA postcode area, located within Harborne East, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 9HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grigg's | 122 Park Hill Road, Birmingham, B17 9HD | Walking directions to Grigg's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 61 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 77A-79A High Street, Harborne, B17 9NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Loco | Birmingham, B17 9ND | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.2 mi | Home Bargains | 88-96 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NJ | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B17 9HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin James Carmody
Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin John Brooks
Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B17 9HA records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around B17 9HA in Harborne East is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B17 9HA, including Chad Vale Primary School (Good), The Blue Coat School Birmingham and Harborne Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B17 9HA is University (Birmingham), about 1,409 m away.
B17 9HA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 9HA 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).