B17 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Church Road, 0.6km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For families considering a move, B17 0BE represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00046005 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD CHURCH ROAD, B17 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHURCH ROAD, B17 0BE.
218
45
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B17 0BE is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0BE. 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
Flat
£ 179,750
4 sales · Mean £ 174,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0BE has low crime rates — 31 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
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Harborne Stores Public House0.9 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Baptist Church0.4 km
- Harborne Cricket Club0.0 km
- The Junction0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Arco Lounge0.9 km
- Cafe Express0.9 km
- Coffee Tales0.8 km
- Harborne Kitchen0.8 km
- The Bun and Barrel0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Fresh Bites0.5 km
- Sunshine0.5 km
- Lee Take Away0.4 km
- Saras Kebab House0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Grove Lane Local0.6 km
- Guraya News0.7 km
- Harborne Off License0.9 km
- Village News and Convenience0.4 km
- Moorpool News and Wines Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.5 km
- Selly Oak2.1 km
- Five Ways3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B170BE · Data under Open Government Licence