B17 0DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.2km from Lodge Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00046021 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B17 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B17 0DA.
359
32
£ 40,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
55% of B17 0DA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0DA. The average age is 32.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B17 0DA is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Water Mill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peters CofE Primary School
Cherry Oak School
Selly Oak Nursery School
Tiverton Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Harborne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Ali Baba Lounge0.9 km
- Burger-Me-Up0.9 km
- Dilshad Restaurant0.9 km
- Falafel Munch0.9 km
- ITM Cafe0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Teatime0.9 km
- Amore Pizza and Grill1.0 km
- Boba Bar UK0.9 km
- Ciao Bella Desserts0.9 km
- Pizza Land0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Little India Kitchen at Sainsburys0.6 km
- Wilko0.6 km
- Argos0.8 km
- Gkr Convenience Stores0.2 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bristol Pear0.9 km
- Circo Bar0.9 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.8 km
- The Goose At The O V T0.9 km
- S Oak Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)0.7 km
- Selly Oak1.1 km
- Bournville2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B170DA · Data under Open Government Licence