Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BQ.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B17 0BQ 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B17 0BQ 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.

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

B17 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harborne Park Road, 0.7km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B17 0BQ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £760k.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00046016 (shared with 20 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 0BQ. 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

White / British58.8%
Asian / British Asian29.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 760,000

1 sales · Mean £ 760,000

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

B17 0BQ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences79
Vehicle crime29
Burglary22
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.3 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.5 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.3 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.3 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Maddison0.9 km
  • Merkeb Express0.9 km
  • Grove Lane Local0.5 km
  • Guraya News0.5 km
  • Village News and Convenience0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Harborne Stores Public House0.7 km
  • Sadlers Brewhouse1.0 km
  • Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km
  • Harborne Cricket Club0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Arco Lounge0.7 km
  • Boston Tea Party0.9 km
  • Cafe Express0.7 km
  • Coffee Tales0.7 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • Fresh Bites0.5 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Take-Away0.9 km
  • Sunshine0.5 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.3 km
  • Selly Oak1.9 km
  • Five Ways3.4 km