B17 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Biton Close, 0.5km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For families considering a move, B17 0AL represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00046005 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BITON CLOSE, B17 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITON CLOSE, B17 0AL.
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£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B17 0AL's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £555k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £555k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0AL. The average age is 44.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 535,000
3 sales · Mean £ 546,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0AL has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 Peters CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
Baskerville School
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Water Mill Primary School
Paganel Primary School
Chad Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Texaco Petrol Station1.0 km
- Grove Lane Local0.7 km
- Guraya News0.8 km
- Harborne Off License0.9 km
- Village News and Convenience0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Harborne Stores Public House0.9 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Baptist Church0.4 km
- Harborne Cricket Club0.1 km
- The Junction0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)0.9 km
- Arco Lounge0.9 km
- Cafe Express0.9 km
- Coffee Tales0.9 km
- Harborne Kitchen0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Fresh Bites0.5 km
- Sunshine0.6 km
- Lee Take Away0.4 km
- Saras Kebab House0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.7 km
- Selly Oak2.2 km
- Five Ways3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B170AL · Data under Open Government Licence