B17 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Vivian Road, 0.6km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For families considering a move, B17 0DN represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00046001 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIVIAN ROAD, B17 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIVIAN ROAD, B17 0DN.
261
41
£ 64,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0DN 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
B17 0DN is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0DN. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0DN has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
St Peters CofE Primary School
Baskerville School
Chad Vale Primary School
Harborne Academy
Water Mill Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Griggs Stores0.9 km
- Harborne News0.2 km
- The Card Factory0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- The Co Operative Group0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Plough0.8 km
- White Horse0.5 km
- The Harborne Club0.4 km
- The Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
- Harborne Village Social Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- BARSANA0.7 km
- Damascena0.6 km
- Giggling Squid0.3 km
- Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Henry Wongs Restaurant0.2 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Wok Chi0.4 km
- Gabriels0.3 km
- Balti 20000.8 km
- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.4 km
- Fresh Bites0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.3 km
- Selly Oak2.1 km
- Five Ways3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B170DN · Data under Open Government Licence