Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SOUTH STREET, B17 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, B17 0DB.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B17 0DB 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B17 0DB's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 32.5% year-on-year.

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

B17 0DB is a mixed residential area on South Street, 0.9km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B17 0DB represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 32.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00045989 (shared with 10 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 0DB. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 310,000

15 sales · Mean £ 335,713

Semi-Detached

£ 421,000

2 sales · Mean £ 421,000

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

Crime around B17 0DB is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences151
Shoplifting87
Vehicle crime60
Burglary30
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils0.8 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.3 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils1.4 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Harborne News0.3 km
  • The Card Factory0.2 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.2 km
  • United News0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Harborne Club0.3 km
  • The Slug & Lettuce0.1 km
  • Harborne Village Social Club0.6 km
  • O'Neills Harborne0.5 km
  • Pritchatts Park Social Club0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Damascena0.2 km
  • Giggling Squid0.1 km
  • Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.0 km
  • Henry Wongs Restaurant0.2 km
  • PizzaExpress Limited0.1 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Wok Chi0.1 km
  • Gabriels0.6 km
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.1 km
  • Fresh Bites0.4 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.1 km
  • Selly Oak2.0 km
  • Five Ways2.7 km