Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WATERWARD CLOSE, B17 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERWARD CLOSE, B17 0DP.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /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 0DP 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B17 0DP's 65% ownership and 41-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 41.7% year-on-year.

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

B17 0DP is a well-regarded residential area on Waterward Close, 0.7km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B17 0DP 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 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00046001 (shared with 16 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 0DP. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 80,700

20 sales · Mean £ 80,830

Terraced

£ 87,750

3 sales · Mean £ 93,083

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

Crime around B17 0DP is moderate at 55 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 offences130
Vehicle crime54
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft24
Public order24

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.0 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.2 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.1 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils1.3 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Griggs Stores0.8 km
  • Harborne News0.1 km
  • The Card Factory0.5 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • White Horse0.5 km
  • The Harborne Club0.3 km
  • The Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
  • Harborne Village Social Club0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • BARSANA0.6 km
  • Post Graduate Centre1.0 km
  • Damascena0.5 km
  • Giggling Squid0.3 km
  • Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Wok Chi0.4 km
  • Gabriels0.3 km
  • Balti 20000.9 km
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.3 km
  • Fresh Bites0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.2 km
  • Selly Oak2.0 km
  • Five Ways3.0 km