B17 0DB is a mixed residential area on South Street, 0.9km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For families considering a move, B17 0DB represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 32.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00045989 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, B17 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, B17 0DB.
270
37
£ 64,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0DB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B17 0DB's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0DB. The average age is 36.8. 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
Terraced
£ 310,000
15 sales · Mean £ 335,713
Semi-Detached
£ 421,000
2 sales · Mean £ 421,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B17 0DB is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harborne Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Chad Vale Primary School
Harborne Academy
St Peters CofE Primary School
Baskerville School
Water Mill Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Harborne News0.3 km
- The Card Factory0.2 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
- The Co Operative Group0.2 km
- United News0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Harborne Club0.3 km
- The Slug & Lettuce0.1 km
- Harborne Village Social Club0.6 km
- O'Neills Harborne0.5 km
- Pritchatts Park Social Club0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Damascena0.2 km
- Giggling Squid0.1 km
- Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.0 km
- Henry Wongs Restaurant0.2 km
- PizzaExpress Limited0.1 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Wok Chi0.1 km
- Gabriels0.6 km
- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.1 km
- Fresh Bites0.4 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.1 km
- Selly Oak2.0 km
- Five Ways2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B170DB · Data under Open Government Licence