B17 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.3km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B17 0AN offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00045993 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, B17 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, B17 0AN.
374
36
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B17 0AN spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0AN. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
4 sales · Mean £ 143,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0AN has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
St Peters CofE Primary School
Baskerville School
Chad Vale Primary School
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Harborne Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Griggs Stores1.0 km
- Harborne News0.4 km
- The Card Factory0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
- The Co Operative Group0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- White Horse0.8 km
- The Harborne Club0.5 km
- The Slug & Lettuce0.6 km
- Harborne Village Social Club0.2 km
- O'Neills Harborne0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- BARSANA0.9 km
- Damascena0.8 km
- Giggling Squid0.6 km
- Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Henry Wongs Restaurant0.4 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Wok Chi0.6 km
- Gabriels0.0 km
- Balti 20000.9 km
- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.6 km
- Fresh Bites0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.6 km
- Selly Oak2.3 km
- Five Ways3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B170AN · Data under Open Government Licence