B17 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harborne Park Road, 1.1km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 42.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00046016 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBORNE PARK ROAD, B17 0BL.
240
39
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0BL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B17 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 42.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
2 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0BL has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
St Peters CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Water Mill Primary School
Harborne Primary School
Baskerville School
Cherry Oak School
Paganel Primary School
Chad Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Merkeb Express1.0 km
- Grove Lane Local0.4 km
- Guraya News0.5 km
- Village News and Convenience0.8 km
- WH Smiths0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Harborne Stores Public House0.9 km
- Baptist Church0.7 km
- Harborne Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Junction0.7 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Arco Lounge0.9 km
- Cafe Express0.9 km
- Coffee Tales0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Harborne Kitchen0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Fresh Bites0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Sunshine0.8 km
- Lee Take Away0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.1 km
- Selly Oak1.5 km
- Bournville3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B170BL · Data under Open Government Licence