B17 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Harborne in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
Day-to-day life in B17 0BG has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00046005 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B17 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B17 0BG.
218
45
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B17 0BG is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0BG. The average age is 44.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0BG has low crime rates — 43 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 Peters CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
Baskerville School
Water Mill Primary School
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Chad Vale Primary School
Paganel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Maddison1.0 km
- Merkeb Express0.9 km
- Grove Lane Local0.5 km
- Guraya News0.6 km
- Harborne Off License1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Harborne Stores Public House0.8 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Baptist Church0.4 km
- Harborne Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Junction0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Arco Lounge0.8 km
- Boston Tea Party1.0 km
- Cafe Express0.8 km
- Coffee Tales0.7 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.6 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Fresh Bites0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Ruby Cantonese Take-Away1.0 km
- Sunshine0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.3 km
- Selly Oak1.9 km
- Five Ways3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B170BG · Data under Open Government Licence