B17 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 553 active and 244 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B17 (17%) is characterised by a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy, alongside a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes B17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B17 are around £381k, up 2.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B17 at 316 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B17 postcode area.
26,487
39
£ 44,380 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B17 is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £381k. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
George Dixon Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Baskerville School
Harborne Primary School
St Peters CofE Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Lordswood Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Boots The Chemists Ltd
- Post Office
- Superdrug Stores Plc
- Browns Butchers
- Coswise Food & Wines
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Belmont Hotel
- Dormy Hotel
- The New Inn
- Westbourne Lodge Hotel
- Woodlands Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- St John's Cafe
- A Kebabish
- An Indian Affair
- Arco Lounge
- Avery Fields Events
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S
- Home Bargains
- Iceland Foods Plc
- Marks & Spencer
- Nisa Local
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Court Oak Garden
- Balti 2000
- Ruby Cantonese Take-Away
- Saras Kebab House
- Sunshine
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Baptist Church
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill
- Harborne Cricket Club
- Harborne Stores Public House
- Harborne Village Social Club
- + 11 more
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