B17 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.4km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00045993 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, B17 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, B17 0AP.
374
36
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B17 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £690k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0AP. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 690,000
4 sales · Mean £ 645,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0AP has low crime rates — 25 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
20 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
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Plough1.0 km
- White Horse0.7 km
- The Harborne Club0.5 km
- The Slug & Lettuce0.6 km
- Harborne Village Social Club0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- BARSANA0.9 km
- Damascena0.8 km
- Giggling Squid0.5 km
- Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Henry Wongs Restaurant0.4 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Wok Chi0.6 km
- Gabriels0.1 km
- Balti 20000.8 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 Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.5 km
- Selly Oak2.2 km
- Five Ways3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B170AP · Data under Open Government Licence