B17 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairways, 0.2km from Harts Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
Day-to-day life in B17 0BU 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k, down 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00046006 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWAYS, B17 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAYS, B17 0BU.
316
38
£ 64,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0BU 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 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% 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 down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0BU. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 583,750
10 sales · Mean £ 588,174
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0BU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
St Peters CofE Primary School
Baskerville School
Paganel Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Woodhouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Browns Butchers0.4 km
- S & D News1.0 km
- Londis/PREMIER/BLANDFORD CONVENIENCE0.6 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Harborne Village Butchers0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Ciao LJ0.4 km
- Captains Fish and Chips0.5 km
- The Haven Community Project0.7 km
- Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- The Lion RN Restaurant0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Harborne Fish Bar0.4 km
- Royal Munchy Box0.6 km
- Gabriels0.9 km
- Balti 20000.8 km
- Lee Take Away0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Harborne Village Social Club1.0 km
- O'Neills Harborne1.0 km
- The Bell0.5 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Baptist Church0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)2.1 km
- Selly Oak2.4 km
- Bournville4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B170BU · Data under Open Government Licence