Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ALBERT WALK, B17 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT WALK, B17 0AR.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B17 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B17 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B17 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Walk, 0.3km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B17 0AR 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00045993 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0AR. 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

White / British60.2%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B17 0AR 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime26
Burglary13
Public order12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.3 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.3 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils0.7 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.3 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils1.3 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Griggs Stores0.9 km
  • Harborne News0.4 km
  • The Card Factory0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • BARSANA0.9 km
  • Damascena0.7 km
  • Giggling Squid0.5 km
  • Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
  • Henry Wongs Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 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

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