B17 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harborne Park Road, 0.9km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B17 0BP offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00046016 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BP.
240
39
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B17 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0BP. The average age is 39.0. 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
Flat
£ 175,000
24 sales · Mean £ 143,631
Detached
£ 318,000
1 sales · Mean £ 318,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0BP has low crime rates — 49 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
Water Mill Primary School
Baskerville School
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Chad Vale Primary School
Paganel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Browns Butchers0.9 km
- Supercigs0.9 km
- Maddison1.0 km
- Merkeb Express0.9 km
- The Co Operative Group0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Ciao LJ0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Arco Lounge0.8 km
- Boston Tea Party1.0 km
- Cafe Express0.8 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Harborne Fish Bar0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Fresh Bites0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Sunshine0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- White Horse0.8 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.6 km
- Harborne Stores Public House0.8 km
- Harborne Village Social Club0.8 km
- O'Neills Harborne0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.2 km
- Selly Oak1.7 km
- Five Ways3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B170BP · Data under Open Government Licence