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.
HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BQ.
240
39
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Harborne Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B170BQ · Data under Open Government Licence