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.
WATERWARD CLOSE, B17 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERWARD CLOSE, B17 0DP.
261
41
£ 64,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
St Peters CofE Primary School
Chad Vale Primary School
Baskerville School
Harborne Academy
Water Mill Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B170DP · Data under Open Government Licence