Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DENISE DRIVE, B17 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENISE DRIVE, B17 0BN.

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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 0BN 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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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B17 0BN 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 up 4.8% year-on-year.

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

B17 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denise Drive, 1.0km 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BN 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 0BN. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

9 sales · Mean £ 303,550

Flat

£ 137,500

4 sales · Mean £ 131,250

Detached

£ 374,000

1 sales · Mean £ 374,000

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

Crime around B17 0BN is moderate at 54 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 offences111
Burglary33
Vehicle crime32
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour19

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.5 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.7 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.3 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.4 km
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Cherry Oak School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • White Horse0.8 km
  • Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • Harborne Stores Public House0.8 km
  • Harborne Village Social Club0.8 km
  • O'Neills Harborne0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • ITM Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Arco Lounge0.8 km
  • Boston Tea Party0.9 km
  • Cafe Express0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Supercigs0.8 km
  • Maddison0.9 km
  • Merkeb Express0.9 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.7 km
  • United News0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.7 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • Fresh Bites0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Take-Away1.0 km
  • Sunshine0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.0 km
  • Selly Oak1.6 km
  • Five Ways3.3 km