Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B17 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B17 0BJ.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /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 0BJ 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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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B17 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B17 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B17 0BJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00046016 (shared with 20 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 0BJ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.8%
Asian / British Asian29.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

B17 0BJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Burglary28
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.5 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.7 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.1 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.3 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.4 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • The Co Operative Group0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd1.0 km
  • Rai Wine Shop0.8 km
  • Supercigs0.9 km
  • Gkr Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Harborne Village Social Club0.7 km
  • O'Neills Harborne0.6 km
  • The Bell0.4 km
  • Harborne Stores Public House0.8 km
  • Baptist Church0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Hengata1.0 km
  • Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Plaice in Harborne1.0 km
  • Smoffee Ltd0.8 km
  • Umami Indian Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Gabriels0.6 km
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • Fresh Bites0.6 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Sunshine0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.2 km
  • Selly Oak1.8 km
  • Bournville3.4 km