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B17 9RT

Muscott Grove

Harborne

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Overview

Postcode B17 9RT 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 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.8%
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 24,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Harborne West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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.

Income level

10/10

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 9RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Harborne West near B17 9RT 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B17 9RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueen's ParkMediumWalking directions to Queen's Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
5,830.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.4(-32%)
Vehicle crime
8.59(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.91(-54%)
Burglary
4.3(+6%)
Public order
3.68(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
54.75%
Indian
45
14.24%
Other White
24
7.59%
African
13
4.11%
Irish
12
3.8%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
61.89%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.38%
No qualifications
10
4.1%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
48.67%
Owns outright
46
40.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.85%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Harborne

Median price£340,500
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)206
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £487K

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.

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-Detached53£400,000£344
Terraced84£348,500£357
Flats43£140,000£228

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 9RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B17 9RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 2025106, Fellows Lane, Birmingham, B17 9TXTerracedFreehold£390,000
01 Aug 202598, Fellows Lane, Birmingham, B17 9TXDetachedFreehold£510,000
19 Nov 2025182, War Lane, Birmingham, B17 9RUTerracedFreehold£280,000
02 Dec 202519, Oaklands Avenue, Birmingham, B17 9TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£710,000
29 Aug 20257, Oaklands Avenue, Birmingham, B17 9TUTerracedFreehold£540,000

Schools

In the B17 9RT postcode area, located within Harborne West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B17 9RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBaskerville SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableQueen Alexandra CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Peters CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B17 9RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B17 9RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMini-MartBirmingham, B32 2JPWalking directions to Mini-Mart
0.4 miPark & ShopHampton Court Road, Birmingham, B17 9AEWalking directions to Park & Shop

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 9RT, 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 073BE01009070
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B17 9RT

Is B17 9RT (Harborne West) safe?

The area around B17 9RT records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9RT?

The median sale price around B17 9RT in Harborne West is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B17 9RT?

There are 13 schools close to B17 9RT, including Baskerville School (Good), Queen Alexandra College (Requires improvement) and St Peters CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B17 9RT?

B17 9RT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B17 9RT (Harborne West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B17 9RT 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).