Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GREENSIDE, B17 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENSIDE, B17 0BT.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in B17 0BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.

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

B17 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenside, 0.8km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B17 0BT is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, up 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00045999 (shared with 12 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 0BT. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 482,500

8 sales · Mean £ 480,018

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

Crime around B17 0BT is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Vehicle crime36
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary21
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.3 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.5 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils1.2 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.3 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Harborne Village Social Club0.6 km
  • O'Neills Harborne0.4 km
  • The Bell0.5 km
  • Harborne Stores Public House0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Hengata0.7 km
  • Prezzo0.8 km
  • Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Smoffee Ltd0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • The Co Operative Group0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • Rai Wine Shop0.9 km
  • Shell (Uk) Ltd0.9 km
  • Gkr Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Gabriels0.4 km
  • Balti 20000.6 km
  • Jade House0.9 km
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.5 km
  • Fresh Bites0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.2 km
  • Selly Oak1.8 km
  • Five Ways3.2 km